{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The WP Minute+","title":"Leading Through Change and Conflict","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1660,"description":"In this powerful WP Minute+ episode, Matt hosts Angela Jin, a seasoned WordPress community leader and now a leadership coach, to discuss how business owners and freelancers can lead through times of change and conflict. Drawing from her years at Automattic and her current work in leadership development, Angela shares why conflict and change are not only inevitable but also essential forces that shape outstanding leadership.\nAngela explores key frameworks and mindsets leaders can adopt to navigate today’s chaotic world, including “stretch collaboration,” embracing experimentation over control, and leading with awareness and empathy. Whether you’re dealing with organizational uncertainty, WordPress community tensions, or high-stakes business shifts, Angela offers a calming and actionable roadmap for showing up with clarity, purpose, and humanity.\n\nNote: Angela’s presentation was part of an exclusive webinar for members of The WP Minute. Sign up today to access more top-notch content!\n\nKey Takeaways\n\nChange is Inevitable, Conflict is Natural:\nLeadership begins with accepting that both are part of the journey, not problems to avoid.\nGreat leaders focus first on how they show up internally before addressing external dynamics.\nEmbrace “Stretch Collaboration”:\nWhen agreement isn’t possible, progress depends on engaging across differences.\nLet go of the illusion of control and focus on experimentation and iteration.\nThree Leadership Shifts to Practice:\nConnect: Name your priorities and listen to others.\nExperiment: Act without knowing the outcome – momentum matters.\nChange: Leadership starts by reflecting on your role in the dynamic.\nActionable Reflections for Leaders:\nIn your current challenge, how are you engaging and asserting?\nWhat small step can you take today to move forward?\nWhat are you willing to change in yourself to shift the situation?\nImportant Links\nThe WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe\nConnect with Angela Jin\nTwitter/X: https://x.com/angelasjin...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sc_eJunw7xigqxjwbAQZm4WVha2xRuUoFYgmWEEXnaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODUy/NDIxOTQzZmFmNDk3/ZDk4ZGUzZTQ3NzA3/NTk5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}