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Change isn't coming. It's already here.

And here's what I see: most leaders freeze. They keep pushing the old plan even when it's clearly not working. They wait for things to "settle down" before they adjust.

But things don't settle down. The pace of change is accelerating.

The captains who succeed in moments of change do three things:

1. They acknowledge reality fast.

No pretending. No wishing things were different. They look at what is, not what they wish was. And they communicate that reality clearly.

2. They identify what still works.

Change doesn't erase everything. Some strengths are still strengths. Great captains don't throw out the playbook—they identify what to keep and what to change.

3. They move quickly and communicate clearly.

Indecision kills momentum. Unclear communication creates chaos. The best captains make the call, explain the new approach, and get everyone aligned fast.

Not perfect. Just clear and quick.

When change lands on your desk this week, ask three questions:

• What's actually true right now?
• What strengths can we still leverage?
• What's the clearest path forward from here?

Leadership through change isn't about having all the answers.

It's about providing clarity when everything feels uncertain.