Test #4

Can You Lead Transformation?

The status quo is enormously powerful, and it is the enemy of change.

Given that transformation is now a fixture of every leader’s job description, and since there is no more dangerous position in business than muddling along and clinging to the status quo, perhaps it’s time for the phrase “leading change” to be declared redundant. To lead is to change and it requires refining how your company operates today while simultaneously disrupting yourself before someone else does.

Yes, it can be difficult enough to master the challenges we’ve described in the previous three chapters—to crystallize a simple plan, build a high-performing team, and create a culture that aligns everyone on behaviors that drive the strategy. ...

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