Ask Aram – How to rebuild trust after leadership changes & how to resign without burning bridges
This week on One Step Beyond, Aram shares leadership strategies around how to rebuild trust after sudden leadership changes, and how to resign without burning bridges.
On this episode we talk about:
- Challenge Up Respectfully
- When trust is shaken, engage leadership constructively. Ask hard questions in a professional, non-confrontational way to seek clarity and reestablish alignment.
- Lead Sideways with Purpose
- Peer-level conversations are inevitable after big changes. Don’t just vent, pivot the dialogue toward solutions, shared accountability, and collective forward motion.
- Lead Down with Care
- As a leader, avoid offloading your frustrations to direct reports. Your role is to absorb tension, provide stability, and help your team process change with confidence.
- Create Space for Honest Dialogue
- It’s natural for people to talk and seek reassurance during uncertain times. Leaders should make space for those conversations, but always redirect them toward action and support.
- Apply a “Do No Harm” Leadership Lens
- Uphold a responsibility to reduce, not add to, emotional weight during transitions. Your direct reports should leave conversations with you feeling lighter, not burdened
- How to Resign Thoughtfully and Strategically
- Preserve relationships by resigning with grace. Submit written notice before the conversation, honor your contract, and give leaders time to process and plan.
About Aram Arslanian:
Cadence was established in 2016 by Aram Arslanian, a coach, therapist, and executive with over 20 years of experience. His background in business, counselling, and performance has enabled him to build a firm uniquely positioned to support organizations in developing their talent. Aram’s approach to leadership and communication is informed by research, his therapeutic experience, and his lived experience as an executive leader.
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About the company:
Cadence Leadership + Communication is a professional development company dedicated to unlocking true leadership potential. We guide individuals to lead authentically and effectively with a unique blend of mindset and skill set development that is rooted in psychology. Our team is laser-focused on meaningful change and empowering clients to break free from limiting habits. Cadence has worked globally with leaders and their teams from the C-suite to the frontlines and has engaged with companies from a diverse range of industries. At Cadence, our passion is helping people become their greatest selves so they can create a lasting impact in the workplace and beyond.
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