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Weatherhead's Richard E. Boyatzis explains why people stay stuck at work

Media | October 16, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Breaking Work podcast: Richard E. Boyatzis, professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior at Weatherhead School of Management, explained that lasting change happens through intentional vision and renewal, not external pressure or rigid goal-setting. He said stress limits creativity, while activating positive emotional states and building resonant relationships opens the door to genuine transformation—helping people shift from defensiveness to growth and long-term engagement.