Intro

In this episode we discuss:

• How the flux mindset reframes our relationship to change as opportunity rather than chaos (2:15)
• Why the emotional impact of change matters more than we acknowledge, especially in rational work cultures (5:39)
• What Adaptability Intelligence (AQ) measures and why it's the missing piece in change initiatives (7:18)
• The shift from "designing better change plans" to "building better boats for navigating the river" (16:30)
• Small habits that increase change success (18:26)
• Sylvia's new Adaptive Identity Game and upcoming Kickstarter campaign (22:30)

Resources:

• Sylvia Taylor's Adaptive Identity Game Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reimagine-work-now/the-adaptive-identity-game?ref=88vx7m [launches February 10, 2026]
• Sylvia's Website: https://www.fluxatwork.com/
• April Rinne's book on the Flux Mindset: https://fluxmindset.com/
• Liberating Structures: www.liberatingstructures.de

Contact:

• Send Johannes an email at johannes.schartau@holisticon.de
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• Learn more about Holisticon: https://www.holisticon.de/