Natasha Kehimkar, CEO and founder of Malida Advisors, joins Ron Harvey to challenge common leadership assumptions and share what actually moves organizations forward. In this episode:

• The 5-year plan myth: The real strategic horizon has always been 18–24 months — organizations just never fully committed to five years. Vision and mission provide stability; strategy must stay nimble.
• Leaders are freezing under complexity: Overwhelm from AI, geopolitical shifts, and constant change is causing leaders to disengage when they need to be building the muscles to look around corners.
• Vision, mission & values as a trust reset: When trust breaks down between leaders and teams, revisiting VMV with real employee input can reignite engagement, ownership, and even viral advocacy for the organization.
• Conflict is productive — avoidance isn't: When conflict goes underground, things eventually explode. Psychological safety doesn't mean always being nice — it means being honest with care and focusing on shared interests.
• The Kolbe Assessment: Unlike skills or style tools, Kolbe taps into the instinctive, unspoken way people approach challenges — the dimension that truly explains diversity of thought on a team.
• Stop painting generations with the same brush: Use assessments to open real conversations instead of making assumptions based on generational labels.
• Transition coaching is non-negotiable: For any leader stepping into a bigger role, a transition coach helps you ramp up faster, navigate the unspoken dynamics, and lead through the team — not as a solo act. Build it into your offer letter.
• Curiosity is the magic key: In a world of constant change, staying genuinely curious about people, challenges, and the environment is what separates leaders who grow from those who stagnate.

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