This doesn’t mean giving up on your original goals or abandoning what you stand for but making sure they are aligned with the new realities we are facing in this age of accelerated change. Pivoting means changing from one direction to another without using a road map or detouring—it only makes sense if you have a clear destination in mind that’s aligned with your original goals and values.
To thrive in the new normal, leaders need to make a paradigm shift. Leaders must shift from viewing themselves as decision makers to viewing themselves as catalysts. They must shift from asking what should be done to asking how it should be done. They must shift from focusing on the organization's vision to focusing on the needs of those served.
In addition, leaders must embrace the idea of adapting to change and embrace the idea of pivoting.