As many things around us are changing faster and more furiously, it is impacting and rewiring the way we live and work and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down any time soon. It has also impacted leadership in many ways, so we as leaders need to embrace change and evolve. Leaders can't afford to lead in a vacuum (i.e. Leaders can't be stubborn and hold on to how things used to be) Instead, we should be first and ready to embrace new trends and mindsets.
"In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists" - Eric Hoffer, quoted in on becoming a leader.
Part of being a successful leader is self-awareness and situational awareness (i.e. paying attention to what's happening around us, keeping an eye on the latest trends, and what's coming down the pipeline), so we can adjust and deliver better experiences and inspiration to our teams.