摘要:Istill remember when organizationalconsultant and brand strategist KarenMcCullough, the 2012 AALL AnnualMeeting Luncheon speaker, uttered thesewords: “Change is hard. You go first.”It elicited a hearty laugh from many ofthose in attendance, me included—nodoubt because we all have felt this wayat one time or another. (Some of us maystill feel this way, depending on the dayor situation.) Sure, change is hard, butthe payoffs can be huge. When we areable to overcome our fears and think asleaders—in our jobs, our organizations,or our professional associations—we cansee that change is crucial to our futuresuccess and advancement. Those of uswho can embrace and implement changesuccessfully will continue to remainrelevant and thrive