The Heart of Transformation

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Michael J. Leckie is a leadership consultant and public speaker. He is the former Chief Learning Officer for the digital industrial transformation at General Electric. His firm, Silverback Partners, helps businesses adapt to today’s digital world by transforming their corporate cultures.

Defending what we value is natural, but within a company, it can hinder progress if not handled thoughtfully. For businesses to evolve, leaders must embrace change, even when it’s uncomfortable. Leckie’s questions—like “What’s the worst-case scenario?” or “What am I hesitant to do?”—help leaders confront fears, clarify priorities, and lead by example. True transformation requires exploration before execution, using questions like “Whose voice is missing?” to uncover diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. In today’s digital age, learning has surpassed knowledge as the key to success. Workers must continuously adapt by challenging assumptions, identifying blind spots, and embracing uncertainty. Pathfinding, as seen in Abitibi’s cost-cutting success, fosters creativity and accountability by empowering teams to find their own solutions. Prioritizing human connection over rigid structures further unlocks potential by understanding colleagues as individuals. Lastly, genuine innovation demands learning from failure, committing to long-term goals, and questioning outdated strategies to break free from replication and drive meaningful progress.

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