Change Fatigue, Leadership Disconnects & Why We Must Slow Down with Jenny Lavey

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, host Jessica Crow speaks with Jenny Lavey, a seasoned HR executive and co-founder of Rise HR, about the real reasons employees resist change—and what leaders can do to reduce change fatigue and rebuild trust.

With over 20 years of experience in HR across healthcare, higher education, retail, and tech, Jenny is known for cultivating joyful, high-performing workplaces that drive tangible business results. Her unique approach blends strategic business acumen with a dose of humor, empowering teams to leverage individual strengths and achieve outstanding results. Jenny is also a certified coach in Gallup CliftonStrengths, 3 Vital Questions, Dare to Lead, and Coactive Coaching, making her a go-to partner for organizations navigating transformation with humanity, humor, and heart.

During the conversation with Jess, Jenny shares her journey from corporate HR to launching Rise HR, a people-first consultancy helping small and mid-size companies strengthen their cultures and manage complex change. Drawing on her own experience guiding organizations through COVID, restructuring, and digital transformation, she breaks down the disconnect between leadership expectations and employee capacity for change, and what leaders can do about it.

Highlights from the conversation include:

☑️ Why “resistance to change” is often just a lack of time, clarity, or control

☑️ The high cost of rushing change—and how slowing down actually leads to better outcomes

☑️ What happens when leaders involve people's voices early and prioritize fewer, high-leverage initiatives

If you’re leading change (or just trying to survive it), this episode will leave you with insight, laughter, and a clear reminder: we need to slow down if we want change to stick.