Leading Meaningful Change

“Use-of-Self” focuses on the individual as the pivotal point for meaningful change.

The Use-of-Self model has been around for decades. Research indicates that the “Self” is a crucial driver of meaningful change efforts. Change efforts begin with knowing who you are and what unconscious factors drive your decisions, then linking that Self with the greater world. Thus, you can use Self energy to motivate and inspire followers. In times of change, leaders can apply Use-of-Self for coaching and to a lesser extent, mentoring. The one element in the change management process that you completely govern is yourself.

The “Triple Impact Coaching” (TIC) model is within the Leading Meaningful Change Framework: Picture a diagram with the Self at the center of a circle, with concentric circles denoting your relationships with individual colleagues, teams and the company. See how the mechanisms of change – “choices, reframing, power and feedback” – can help you make the transition from “unaware” to “aware.” If you concentrate on your Use-of-Self, and becoming more self-aware, you will also become more genuine and intentional as a coach.