{"id":3106,"date":"2026-10-27T05:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidcmills.com\/blog\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:14:22","slug":"leadership-in-times-of-change-why-presence-matters-more-than-perfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidcmills.com\/blog\/leadership-in-times-of-change-why-presence-matters-more-than-perfection\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership in Times of Change: Why Presence Matters More Than Perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s one word that seems to describe things right now, it\u2019s uncertainty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Things are changing fast. Technology is moving even faster. And a lot of people are simply wondering, what\u2019s next? \u00a0As leaders, we can feel pressure to have all the answers. But the truth is, our teams probably don\u2019t expect us to know everything.<\/p>\n

They just need us to be there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen. Be honest. Stay calm. Create space for people to talk about what\u2019s on their minds. \u00a0Think about the best leaders you\u2019ve worked with. Chances are, you don\u2019t remember them because they always had the perfect plan. You remember them because when things got tough, they stayed steady and helped you believe things would be okay. \u00a0That\u2019s something worth remembering.<\/p>\n

Presence builds trust. Trust creates stability.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We may not know exactly what comes next, and that\u2019s okay. Leadership isn\u2019t about having every answer. \u00a0It\u2019s about showing up, staying connected, and helping people move forward.<\/p>\n

In times of change, presence beats perfection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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