What is the cost of failing to evolve as a leader?

Time changes all things. You need only watch a political speech from the 1940s, or walk through a modern workplace to see how much has shifted. The way we relate to each other, and what we value as a society, is dramatically different to what it was even less than half a century ago.

Knowing this, it’s quite ridiculous to think that the concept of leadership wouldn’t also change in time. What was once considered acceptable could now violate workplace and even human rights laws, as society attempts to uphold higher standards of fairness and respect than was normalised in the past.

The question I would ask though is:

Has there been sufficient leadership mentoring and training to keep pace with this change?

In other words, are we expecting our leaders to magically evolve on their own? Or are we equipping them with the necessary skills to transform their approach in line with this progression?

Choose to evolve, or situations will choose for you

Often, those who would most benefit from leadership training are the ones who would never put their hand up for it.

Perhaps it’s because they don’t:

• feel it’s necessary
• see any issue with their current leadership style
• realise how much opportunity they’re wasting

Sadly, sometimes it can take a serious event – such as a complaint or negative performance review – before the need to change becomes apparent. Such events can really impact a person’s confidence and trust in the workplace, because they undermine everything that person has built their leadership on.

However, this is what characterises a good leader in the modern world: someone who shows up, adapts, and takes responsibility and accountability for their impact.

You need only consider the advantages of evolving in this direction. There is much evidence these days of highly capable leaders who:

• adapt quickly
• lead with influence, not force
• innovate amidst change
• rise higher, faster

They’re also just more effective – able to finish the day with energy reserves rather than feeling utterly overwhelmed or wiped out.

We need more of these leaders right now, particularly in the public service. As the sector responsible for delivering essential services, it should be brimming with individuals who have been equipped to lead with vision, integrity, and accountability.

The Leadership Strategies Series helps you evolve

A leader who can’t adapt risks their credibility, potential, and influence. They also hinder the success of their team and, by extension, the wider organisation.

Don’t be this leader. Don’t leave value on the table when it comes to amplifying your leadership potential.

The Leadership Strategies Series equips you to lead with presence, authority, and impact. You learn how to inspire trust, balance wellbeing with high performance, and foster the psychosocial safety that is essential to today’s Work Health and Safety standards.

You will emerge feeling more aligned with the future direction of the public service, with elements such as stewardship (the newest APS Value) embedded throughout the course.

Importantly, the Leadership Strategies Series helps you cultivate these crucial capabilities:

1. The foresight to anticipate and shape what’s coming.
2. The clarity to stay grounded and intentional, even when you don’t have a map.
3. The willingness to own your actions and impact.

The era of working harder, faster, and longer is behind us. Now, it’s time to acquire the skills that will propel you to the next level of leadership – where it’s all about efficiency, effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and empowerment.

Registrations are open for the Winter Leadership Strategies Series. To secure your spot, and see group discounts, go to Eventbrite.

To learn more, or for help developing a business case, contact me.