New environment, same you?
When leaders transition, whether it’s moving to a new company or scaling up in size, they often carry the same mindset, expectations, and leadership style. The result? Friction, missed opportunities, and a sense of being out of place.
Here’s the metaphor I use in coaching conversations with executives:
Imagine you’re dough. Your essence stays the same, but you adjust the mold to fit the new environment without losing what makes you, you.
3 Steps to Adapt Without Losing Yourself:
Spot the Similarities & Differences: Identify areas of alignment and differences between your previous and current cultures.
● Spot the Similarities & Differences: Identify areas of alignment and differences between your previous and current cultures.
● Start, Stop, Continue: Clarify what to keep, let go of, and adopt in the new setting.
● Stay True to Your Core: Adapt the mold, but stay authentic to your values and strengths.