Why Intentional Leaders Choose Change Over Comfort
- Cindy Saunders | Leaders Rise
- Jan 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
How often do you find yourself thinking, "Something needs to change"?
Maybe it's a quiet voice nudging you to think bigger... or a deafening roar letting you know things can't stay the same.
Waiting for change to happen? That's not a strategy.
It's time to stop hoping things shift and start taking steps to make it happen.
Change doesn't occur randomly. Change occurs when leaders decide to make it happen.
Of course, some changes come unexpectedly, requiring us to adjust and shift direction. But what about the ones that encourage you to become a better leader?
The changes that define leadership development and personal growth don't happen without effort. They require momentum, deliberate action, and the willingness to get uncomfortable.
Being willing isn't passive.
It's not about sitting back and hoping things work out.
Willingness means stepping forward and deciding that your goals and leadership potential are worth the effort. It's about committing to intentional leadership as the path to meaningful change.
The mindset of a willing leader
Willing to be flexible
Adapt to what's needed, even when it surprises you.
Willing to set ego aside
Recognize that humility paves the way for growth.
Willing to ask for support
Value others... welcome collaboration and fresh ideas.
Willing to say, "whatever it takes"
Commit fully to achieving what matters most.
Willing to listen
Listen to hear what is being said; don't assume.
Willing to consider another perspective
Expand your thinking to appreciate new possibilities.
Willing to keep trying
Believe in progress, even after setbacks.
As a leader, choosing to change creates momentum; one small step leads to another, building confidence and progress. Leadership coaching can help turn that momentum into sustained growth.
Action creates clarity.
Think about the version of yourself—the leader, the professional, the person—you want to become. What step could you take today to move closer to that vision? Maybe it's committing to a challenging conversation, seeking feedback, or taking ownership of something you've been avoiding.
The most impactful leaders don't shy away from discomfort; they see it as the starting point for growth. Every small step brings you closer to the leader you want to be.
If you’d like to take this further, here are two simple ways to continue exploring what comes next:
A complimentary 20-minute call to talk through where you are, what’s shifting, and one clear step forward.
The Leadership Accelerator Guide, a practical resource to help you refine your focus and move with intention.
Keep leading strong,
Cindy
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