CHAPTER 11

The Art of the Pivot

One of the things I’ve noticed through the years is that driven leaders are often restless leaders. It’s been true of the driven leaders I’ve known, including the one I see each morning in the mirror.

We desire change and seek it to ensure forward momentum in our business and in ourselves. We refuse to rest on our laurels and become complacent or lazy. We find that leading others through change is challenging yet incredibly rewarding if indeed the change is significant and positive. So we constantly envision the change that is needed, encourage others to accept and embrace change, and then take them there. We know the end goal is worth whatever they must go through to get there.

But leading through change is hard, ...

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