Do you know who is the hardest person to lead on your team? The hardest person to lead is the one looking back at me in the mirror every morning.

The truth I've learned through years of digital transformation work: Technology should serve people, not the other way around. When we focus only on the shiny side of innovation, we lose sight of its real purpose.

There is a saying, "Great digital leaders don't rush to adopt the latest tech trend, they pause to ask why?

So, what trait matters most for leaders right now? Adaptability. In a world that keeps changing faster than we can predict, adaptability is what allows leaders to stay grounded while adjusting to shifting realities.

A post recently read "It's time to Lead with Courage", and I have been pondering what exactly that means when you have to lead in a continuously changing environment.

That was the day I began to understand what authentic leadership is about. Leadership is not about control or titles; it's about influence and relationships. It's not about being the smartest person in the room or having all the solutions. It's about service, trust, and creating an environment where others can thrive.

One step at a time is better than no steps at all. What became true was that consistency beats intensity every time. So whether it's personal or business growth, remember: progress is found in the next small step you take.

How many beautifully written strategy documents end up filed away, never looked at again? Too many to count. Here’s the truth I’ve seen over and over: a strategy without a culture of learning is like a map with no ability to adapt when the roads change. It looks impressive, but it won’t get you where you need to go.

Over the last 30-plus years of my career, one of the biggest lessons I've had to accept is this: the world never stops changing. Technologies that once took decades to mature and become mainstream now arrive, scale, and disrupt whole industries in just a few years. That pace can feel overwhelming at times. But what it has taught me is that a continuous learning approach is not optional. To stay relevant, being curious is essential for me to survive.