Leadership today doesn’t come with a clear manual.
Markets shift. Teams evolve. Technology disrupts. And just when you think you’ve hit your stride, everything changes again.

So what’s the most important leadership skill in 2025?
The ability to reset.

Resetting isn’t about scrapping the plan. It’s about realigning your people, tools, and direction to match the new moment.

🔹 Why a Leadership Reset Is Critical Now

According to PwC’s 2024 Global CEO Survey:

• 45% of CEOs say their current business models won’t be viable in 10 years
• 76% are actively investing in digital transformation
• And yet, over 60% report misalignment between strategy and execution

The message is clear: Innovation is happening, but alignment isn’t keeping up.

“Resilient leadership isn’t about holding the line—it’s about re-drawing it with clarity and courage.” – Toni Navy

If you feel like your team is spinning, reacting, or out of sync, it’s not a motivation issue—it’s a misalignment issue.

🔷 1. Recenter Around Purpose and Vision

In times of change, people need something stable to hold onto. That starts with reconnecting your team to the why behind the work.

Ask:

• Are we clear on what matters most right now?
• How has our definition of success changed?
• What are we working toward, not just on?

Reaffirming your vision brings meaning to the mission—even when tactics change.

🔷 2. Audit for Friction, Fatigue, and Gaps

Every reset starts with honest observation.
Use these prompts to assess:

• Where are decisions getting stuck?
• What projects are unclear, duplicated, or outdated?
• Where are people burned out, disengaged, or overwhelmed?

Tool Tip: Use ChatGPT to help facilitate reset conversations or draft team feedback surveys to surface hidden blockers.

🔷 3. Streamline Tools and Workflows

Technology is supposed to make work easier. But too often, teams are buried under disconnected platforms and unclear systems.

Reset steps:

• Identify tech that’s underused or overcomplicating work
• Clarify ownership: who’s using what, and why?
• Consolidate where possible and create updated workflows

Tech clarity = team capacity.

🔷 4. Re-Establish Roles and Decision Rights

When the landscape shifts, your org chart can’t stay static. Make sure your team knows:

• What they own (and what they don’t)
• Where to go for support
• How decisions are made and escalated

Resetting roles isn’t micromanagement—it’s empowerment.

Pro Tip: Draft a new RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) chart for major initiatives.

🔷 5. Reignite Culture Through Connection

Misalignment often erodes culture before performance. If your team feels disconnected, start here:

• Reinforce shared values in daily decisions
• Celebrate quick wins and progress during the transition
• Create space for honest dialogue, not just status updates

Culture is what carries you through uncertainty. Make sure it’s intentional, not accidental.

🔹 Case Study: Resetting for Resilience

A high-growth SaaS company was experiencing rapid scale but rising tension between departments. The leadership team paused to run a 60-day reset that included:

• Visioning workshops to realign on goals
• AI-assisted audits of tool usage and SOPs
• Role clarification and a culture revitalization plan

The results?

• 22% increase in productivity
• 31% improvement in employee trust scores
• Reduced project overlap by 40%

The reset wasn’t a detour. It became the launchpad for smarter growth.

🔷 Toni’s Take: Resetting Is a Power Move

Strong leaders don’t ignore misalignment. They name it.
They listen. They adapt. And they reset with purpose.

When you create space to recalibrate, you:

• Boost team trust
• Clear operational bottlenecks
• Realign energy to what matters most

Your ability to reset defines your ability to scale.

🔹 Ready to Reset With Intention?

Use the Leadership Reset Workbook to:

• Diagnose misalignment
• Clarify next steps
• Reconnect your team to purpose

Or bring Toni in to lead a Reset & Realign Workshop for your leadership team.

The best leaders aren’t afraid to pivot. They’re wise enough to pause and reset.