Elevate with Robert Glazer Weekend Conversations: Can Flip-Flopping Be A Good Thing?
Mar 7, 2026
A candid chat about when changing your mind can be smart rather than shameful. They contrast political flip-flops with business pivots and show how data or values should drive shifts. Social media’s role in magnifying reversals gets unpacked. Practical tips on owning a change through transparent, principled communication round out the conversation.
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Flip Flopping Is Context Dependent
- Flip-flopping isn't inherently bad; its value depends on context, motivation, and communication.
- Robert Glazer and Mick Sloan argue changing views can be growth when anchored by consistent values and transparency.
Social Media Makes Inconsistency Visible
- Social media amplifies apparent inconsistency by letting audiences see different messages side-by-side.
- That performative visibility makes messaging alignment and explanation more critical for leaders.
Disney's Rapid Reversal After Backlash
- Mick Sloan cites Bob Chapek and Disney's initial 'not political' stance, then rapid reversal after internal and external backlash.
- Chapek later expressed frustration that advisors urged reconsideration only after backlash emerged.