Becoming an Adaptive Change Leader | Ep 30
In this episode, Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta sits down with K. Brian Dorval and Samantha Stead from Better Change Tools to explore why adaptive change leadership begins with understanding people.
Together, they discuss how different thinking preferences shape communication, decision-making, collaboration, and responses to change. They also share practical insights into why self-awareness is one of the most important leadership capabilities in today's rapidly changing world, and how leaders can build greater trust, buy-in, and adaptability across their teams.
In this episode, we discuss:
How different thinking styles influence communication and decision-making.
The role of Creative Problem Solving in navigating complex change.
Practical ways to build trust, collaboration, and organizational buy-in.
Why understanding people may be your greatest leadership advantage in an AI-driven world.
About Our Guests
K. Brian Dorval is the co-developer of the Creative Problem Solving method, a practitioner and trainer of VIEW and SOQ, and the author of more than 70 publications on creativity and innovation. He has delivered innovation programs, training courses, and performance workshops in 21 countries worldwide and is also a tennis player and sports performance coach.
Samantha Stead is a former Vice President of Product Development and Consumer Insight in international direct-to-consumer publishing. She is a practitioner and trainer of Creative Problem Solving, VIEW, and SOQ, specializing in creative approaches to consumer insight, with extensive experience leading organizational change and transforming business performance.
Resources & Links
Connect with Samantha Stead and K. Brian Dorval on LinkedIn
Learn more about VIEW
Connect with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta on LinkedIn
Learn more about The Change Leadership
