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The most effective leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers — they’re the ones who create the conditions for others to find them

A recent article by Russell Reynolds Associates explores a powerful shift in leadership mindset: from decision-maker to enabler. This isn’t just a semantic change — it’s a strategic imperative

Here’s why it matters:

🔄 The pace of change has outgrown hierarchy

Markets no longer move quarterly — they shift hourly. Frontline teams often spot trends before the C-suite does. Leaders must decentralize decision-making to stay responsive.

🧠 Expertise is distributed, not concentrated

The best insights come from diverse voices across functions & geographies. Leaders must amplify those voices, not override them

💡 Transformation thrives on empowerment

Organizations that enable decision-making at every level move faster, adapt better, & innovate more consistently

But this shift isn’t easy.

For many senior leaders, letting go of control challenges their identity. Some might even argue, if leadership isn’t about having the final say, what is it about?

The answer: orchestration over ownership.

Effective enablers: 1. Restructure leadership teams for agility, not hierarchy 2. Hire and develop leaders who elevate others 3. Map decision flows to eliminate bottlenecks 4. Redefine success as collective impact, not individual brilliance

As someone who coaches executives to maximise their leadership impact, I see this shift as essential. The future belongs to leaders who can scale trust, distribute authority, & accelerate capability

This isn’t abdication. It’s amplification 🔊

And in a world where leadership effectiveness defines competitive advantage, the question isn’t whether you can afford to let go — it’s whether you can afford not to!

But don’t take my word for it, take it from a recent client of mine. A Chief Sales Officer of a manufacturing organisation had been headhunted to join a competitor. As part of the executive transition support, he has been able to successfully navigate the complex stakeholder landscape that includes family ownership and align the existing sales leadership team behind his newly created role. He described our coaching as follows:

📣 “Navid guided me through my transition into a newly created role for 12 months. Based on his systematic framework and deep understanding of the onboarding process, he tailored his support precisely to my specific situation: I have never established myself in a new role faster & more effectively.”

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About Navid Nazemian
​Ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today for the 3rd year running, I use interventions that are designed to overcome obstacles quickly. Over the last 2 decades, I have helped hundreds of executives successfully eliminate unproductive thinking and solve their toughest, most complex challenges. In return, they have supported their organisations to build world-class cultures primed to create new markets, accelerate performance, increase productivity, and develop game-changing value propositions. 5 more ways to connect with me and my work:

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