More Than Models – Cultivating Mindset and Action in Leadership

In this article, the author critiques traditional leadership development, arguing that models and personality profiles often distract from deeper, more impactful growth. Drawing on decades of practice, she highlights the need for reflective learning, psychological safety, and real-world application. Leadership, she contends, isn’t about simplistic frameworks or heroic individuals, but about cultivating adaptive mindsets that embrace complexity, discomfort, and systemic thinking. Development should prioritize vertical growth mindset shifts over technical skills—and embed learning in everyday organizational life.