Leadership isn’t about having all the answers

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about finding the courage to ask the right questions.

During a restructuring, when stakes were high and uncertainty loomed large, I received this feedback from an executive that resonated:

“Thanks for all your support, kindness, patience and agitation, Vera. You have been pivotal in stretching my mindset, finding the courage to be vulnerable and experimenting with new possibilities.”

This journey wasn’t just about managing change.
It was about transforming how we approach leadership during critical transitions.

Through our partnership, we discovered that:

* True leadership emerges when we are willing to be vulnerable in the face of uncertainty. Leading a restructure isn’t just about the organisational chart. It ‘s about having the courage to acknowledge fears while maintaining forward momentum.

* The most powerful breakthroughs happen at the intersection of patience and constructive discomfort. Sometimes, the best support comes from someone who both holds space for your concerns and challenges your assumptions.

* Transformation requires experimenting with new possibilities, even when the stakes are high. It’s about finding the balance between maintaining stability and fostering innovation.

What started as navigating organisational change became a journey of leadership evolution.

The real impact wasn’t just in the successful restructuring – it was in discovering how authenticity and vulnerability can transform both leader and team.

💭 When did you last face a significant organisational challenge that led to unexpected personal growth?

What did you learn about yourself as a leader?