What happens when an employee’s hesitation triggers a manager’s own emotions?

In Part 5 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP explores how REBT, the ABCDE model, and emotional intelligence can help leaders examine their thinking and respond more intentionally during workplace change.

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Watch Part 5 as we continue exploring the connection between mindset, emotional intelligence, and behavioral agility.

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We're revisiting a previous episode of the WORxK Solutions Podcast, featuring Rochelle Levy-Christopher, founder of For Black Girls, as part of our The Remix series.

In this conversation, Rochelle shares insights on the ultimate key to personal growth, with practical tips you can apply to your personal and professional journey.

As WORxK Solutions enters a new season, we're bringing these meaningful conversations back to the forefront and connecting their lessons to our continued work in behavioral agility, career development, and workplace excellence.

Take a moment to revisit this conversation and reflect on how you can apply its lessons to your own growth.Connect with me:

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What should a manager do when an employee is hesitant about change?

In Part 4 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP shifts the focus from telling to coaching.

Instead of immediately trying to correct an employee’s thinking, leaders can slow down, listen, ask better questions, clarify concerns, and create space for employees to work through what the change means for them.

Sometimes the best leadership response isn’t having the answer. It’s asking the right question.

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Watch Part 4 as we explore how managers can coach employees through uncertainty and create more productive conversations around change.

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What if an employee’s silence doesn’t mean they agree?

In Part 3 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP explores why employees need to feel safe enough to ask questions, express concerns, and be honest about how they’re experiencing workplace change.

Because when people are afraid of being labeled “difficult” or “resistant,” they may stop speaking up. And silence doesn’t necessarily mean acceptance.

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Watch Part 3 as we continue exploring psychological safety, leadership, and the human side of workplace change.

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What happens in that moment before an employee supports, resists, challenges, or adopts a change?

There’s often a space in between.

In Part 2 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP takes a closer look at what happens during that window and why a simple question like “What does this mean for me?” can shape how an employee responds to change.

Understanding that moment can help leaders respond with more intention instead of immediately labeling hesitation as resistance.

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Watch Part 2 and continue the conversation on workplace change, leadership, and behavioral agility.

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What happens between a workplace event and an employee’s response?

In Part 1 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP introduces the concept of cognitive hesitation and explores why what looks like resistance may actually be an employee trying to understand and process change.

This presentation was originally delivered at the 16th International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society in partnership with the University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico.

🎙️ This is Part 1 of 6 of the Rx for Career Success Podcast series.

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Watch the full series to explore how leaders can better navigate workplace change, psychological safety, and behavioral agility.

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We’ve reached the final part of my 4-part Behavioral Agility series on the Rx for Career Success Podcast.

In Part 4, I bring the research together and revisit the key takeaways on Behavioral Agility, career readiness, and workforce development. I also look at what it will take for higher education and workforce leaders to move from reacting to change to preparing proactively for what’s ahead.

Thank you for joining me throughout this series. I hope it sparks new ideas and conversations about how we prepare for the future of work.

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We’re continuing the 4-part Behavioral Agility series on the Rx for Career Success Podcast.

In Part 3, I shift the conversation to higher education and workforce development. What does it take to prepare students not just to land their first job, but to continue navigating career transitions, emerging technology, and changing workplace expectations throughout their careers?

Join me for Part 3 as we look at what career readiness can look like beyond the classroom.

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