Great ideas often don’t fail because of lack of smarts—they fail on lack of coalition.
Early in my career, I watched a brilliant idea collapse—not because it was wrong, but because two influential people weren’t on board. They didn’t block it openly; they simply withdrew their support. Within months, the organisation unravelled.
That experience taught me: ideas don’t drive change—people do.
John Kotter called it a guiding coalition—a small, trusted group of influencers from all levels who believe in the vision and help carry it. These people create momentum, ease resistance, and build trust before a single process changes.
Who are the influencers in your world—the people others listen to, even when they’re not “in charge”? Have you brought them in early enough?
Learn how to build real alignment and lasting change:
calendar.leadernexus.com.au/widget/bookings/discovery-leader-nexus
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Great ideas often don’t fail because of lack of smarts—they fail on lack of coalition.
Early in my career, I watched a brilliant idea collapse—not because it was wrong, but because two influential people weren’t on board. They didn’t block it openly; they simply withdrew their support. Within months, the organisation unravelled.
That experience taught me: ideas don’t drive change—people do.
John Kotter called it a guiding coalition—a small, trusted group of influencers from all levels who believe in the vision and help carry it. These people create momentum, ease resistance, and build trust before a single process changes.
Who are the influencers in your world—the people others listen to, even when they’re not “in charge”? Have you brought them in early enough?
Learn how to build real alignment and lasting change:
calendar.leadernexus.com.au/widget/bookings/discovery-leader-nexus
Great ideas often don’t fail because of lack of smarts—they fail on lack of coalition.
Early in my career, I watched a brilliant idea collapse—not because it was wrong, but because two influential people weren’t on board. They didn’t block it openly; they simply withdrew their support. Within months, the organisation unravelled.
That experience taught me: ideas don’t drive change—people do.
John Kotter called it a guiding coalition—a small, trusted group of influencers from all levels who believe in the vision and help carry it. These people create momentum, ease resistance, and build trust before a single process changes.
Who are the influencers in your world—the people others listen to, even when they’re not “in charge”? Have you brought them in early enough?
Learn how to build real alignment and lasting change:
calendar.leadernexus.com.au/widget/bookings/discovery-leader-nexus
Great ideas often don’t fail because of lack of smarts—they fail on lack of coalition.
Early in my career, I watched a brilliant idea collapse—not because it was wrong, but because two influential people weren’t on board. They didn’t block it openly; they simply withdrew their support. Within months, the organisation unravelled.
That experience taught me: ideas don’t drive change—people do.
John Kotter called it a guiding coalition—a small, trusted group of influencers from all levels who believe in the vision and help carry it. These people create momentum, ease resistance, and build trust before a single process changes.
Who are the influencers in your world—the people others listen to, even when they’re not “in charge”? Have you brought them in early enough?
Learn how to build real alignment and lasting change:
calendar.leadernexus.com.au/widget/bookings/discovery-leader-nexus
