The Biggest Shift Leaders Need to Make Right Now

Leadership isn’t what it used to be.

The rules have changed.

For years, leadership was about execution—strategy, decision-making, driving results. It was about knowing the answers, setting the course, and ensuring the team followed. And for a while, that worked.

But the world has shifted. Businesses are evolving faster than ever. Expectations have changed. And the leaders who are still relying on outdated approaches—the ones who believe leadership is about doing more, working harder, or maintaining control—are being left behind.

Because leadership today isn’t about how much you do. It’s about how you think.

The Leaders Who Thrive Are the Ones Who Shift Their Mindset First

I didn’t just learn this from sitting at the leadership table. I learned it from experience.

When the Global Financial Crisis hit, I saw firsthand how leaders who adapted quickly stayed ahead. They were the ones who shifted their focus, reassessed their priorities, and made tough decisions—not just about the business, but about how they would show up.

When a global pandemic turned leadership on its head, I worked with leaders who had to completely rethink their approach. The ones who succeeded weren’t necessarily the ones with the best strategies—they were the ones who had the mindset to lead through uncertainty.

And when I was diagnosed with stage-three cancer, I had to take every principle I teach and apply it to my own life. I didn’t get to control the situation, but I could control my mindset. I could choose how I responded. I could lead myself through it.

That’s when it became clearer than ever: leadership isn’t about managing change. It’s about mastering the mindset that fuels it.

The Biggest Shift Leaders Need to Make

The leaders I work with aren’t new to success. They’re already smart, capable, and making an impact. But they also know that doing more isn’t the answer—they need to do things differently.

The best leaders today are the ones who:

• Elevate their thinking and break free from the ‘busy’ trap. They stop equating success with long hours and constant hustle, and instead focus on what actually moves the needle.
• Shift their mindset—because without that, everything else is just tactics. Leadership isn’t just about strategy; it’s about the way you think.
• Lead in a way that makes them relevant to the people they lead. Leadership is evolving. If you aren’t evolving with it, you’re falling behind.

This isn’t just a leadership trend—it’s the reality of the world we’re leading in.

Leadership IS a Choice

The leaders who thrive today aren’t the ones who have all the answers. They’re the ones who ask better questions.

They’re the ones who choose clarity over chaos, focus over distraction, and impact over busyness.

Because leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about leading better.

So here’s the real question: What’s the biggest shift you’ve had to make in your leadership?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.