Is Leadership Really the Key to Business Success?
MBA programmes love to put leadership on a pedestal — as if it’s the ultimate key to success.
And sure, being a leader takes skills, and leading any financial advisory firm to grow isn’t easy.
But here’s something I’ve noticed in coaching practice owners that feels more real: sometimes, it’s about who you’ve got willing to back you up.
Why Early Followers Are The Actual the Game-Changers
Think about it. Leaders can shout from the rooftops, but without followers stepping up to back those ideas, even the most visionary plans can fall flat.
You’re just some lone individual with a loud voice.
No support means no momentum. Ideas stay stuck on paper, and nothing really moves forward.
For financial advisors and mortgage brokers trying to navigate change and carve out success, spotting the value in early followers isn’t just smart — it’s essential.
These early adopters:
- ✅ Validate fresh strategies
- ✅ Build the momentum needed for change
- ✅ Turn bold ideas into real, everyday practice
Time to Flip the Script: Celebrate the First Followers 🎉
Instead of putting all the focus on leaders, as part of my executive coaching, I encourage those who want to drive change management to, instead of trying to convince everyone, shift focus to those first followers
Get enough followers, and eventually you hit a tipping point, and momentum does the rest.
Check out the video below to see how that works.
