Roughly 72% of distribution leaders believe the pace of change is too slow in their business. Leaders in distribution must define their “next.” We must look within ourselves discover the mindset and the ambition to create the next chapter of our business.
There are times for “maintenance managers” that simply administer the status quo — what exists. However, in this age of disruption, there is a call for “missionary leaders” — those who are energized to lead the organization into the unknown and are perpetually prepared to seize new market opportunities.