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Dan Olson

25-year change leader who scaled a consulting firm to the Inc. 500/5000, now helping others navigate transformation and complexity.

The Power of a Trusted Ally in Change Work

The Power of a Trusted Ally in Change Work

This article explores the value of having a true partner in the work—someone who complements your strengths, challenges your blind spots, and makes the hard days easier. A tribute to professional shorthand, shared mission, and the kind of trust that can only be built in the trenches.

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Tactical Empathy for Change Practitioners

Tactical Empathy for Change Practitioners

Most change practitioners know how to “listen with empathy,” but tactical empathy goes further. It’s the art of reading resistance, responding with purpose, and guiding people forward—without burning yourself out in the process.

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Automate Like a Pro: Run a Smarter Change Practice

Automate Like a Pro: Run a Smarter Change Practice

You don’t need a team or a tech degree to automate your change practice. With tools like Make.com and Claude Connectors, solo consultants and small firms can streamline delivery, operations, and marketing. This guide shows you where to start, what to automate, and how to scale without burning out.

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The Thinking Practitioner

The Thinking Practitioner

The templates were filled out. Every box was checked. Still, the change effort stalled. This deep dive explores why structure alone isn't enough—and how real impact comes from cultivating adaptive thinking, strategic curiosity, and judgment beyond the checklist.

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What to Do Before You Add a New KPI

What to Do Before You Add a New KPI

Before you slap another KPI on the dashboard, ask yourself: will it drive action—or just add noise? This guide walks you through what to consider before introducing new metrics, so you can stop measuring everything and start measuring what matters.

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We'll Fix It In Post: The Marvelization of Change Work

We'll Fix It In Post: The Marvelization of Change Work

Blockbusters and businesses both fall for the same trap: launching without a clear plan and hoping to fix things later. But “we’ll fix it in post” isn’t a strategy—it’s a risk. This article unpacks the cost of winging it and how to build change that sticks.

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