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At this year’s Social Innovation Summit, 18 Coffees led a workshop on resilient leadership, sparking honest conversations about navigating disruption, reframing challenges, and building adaptive teams. Read our top insights and learn how your organization can thrive in the new era of change.

Resistance to change is natural—but it doesn’t have to derail your transformation efforts. Explore practical ways to anticipate, address, and even celebrate resistance, with proven strategies for communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership support.