What does a shattered Tahoe window and leadership have in common? Both reveal when yesterday’s habits become today’s anchors—and what we have to unlearn.

Using a simple parking-lot mishap as a metaphor, Mike and Cathy explore:

Unlearning: When a once-useful habit becomes an anchor—and how to let it go. Curiosity over certainty: Why considering “What am I missing?” builds safer, smarter teams. Commander's intent: Keeping the mission and outcomes steady while the plan flexes. Trust and junior voices: Creating space where new ideas aren’t heard as criticism.

You’ll leave with a crisp, field-ready framework—LACE:

Listen: Get the full picture and the ground truth. Assess: Weigh risks, resources, legal factors, and community impact. Collaborate: Blend veteran judgment with fresh eyes and subject-matter expertise. Execute: Make the call, communicate the why, and set a quick review point.

If you’re tired of black-and-white thinking but don’t want chaos, this is your wake-up call. Adaptability isn’t trendy—it’s how leaders keep teams safer, decisions sharper, and outcomes better in a world that’s changing every day.

Time to lace it up.

View our show notes here: https://leleaders.com/45-youre-not-adapting-coasting-on-old-wins-leadership-wake-up-call