Recognizing when the market is changing is a core competency of successful leaders.  A great leader will create an organization that is sensitive to the change in markets and will respond to the change quickly instead of avoiding reality on holding on to the past.  Change is constant, those who recognize the needs of the market and respond quickly as an organization can reap the benefits. Nimble leaders lead nimble organizations.

A great leader I had the privilege to spend time with once said that passion cannot be faked. People need to feel that the leader is the first to change and is passionately engaged with the vision. In a global organization, the passion must cross borders without losing energy. Taking the message on the road, finding the right channels of communication and using the passion to lead the organization demonstrates the leader’s authenticity. If the leader has to fake it, or cannot lead change with passion, it may be time to question if it is the right leader. Change with passion can lead to sustained success. Let the positive energy flow!