One Degree Makes the Difference: Wendy White on Leadership Clarity
Our own Wendy White, Co-Founder and CEO of Continuum Consulting Services, delivered a powerful segment on the clarity pillar during Disrupted Work Reimagined, and it resonated deeply with leaders navigating constant change.
Wendy opened with something many leaders feel but rarely say out loud: the world we’re leading in now is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. The past five years have created a new operating environment where disruption is layered, continuous, and unpredictable. That’s why so many leaders feel exhausted.
Wendy described how organizations often cycle through reactive phases when disruption hits. Leader’s scramble, stabilize, then brace for the next wave. Over time, the organization gets good at responding, but not always good at preparing.
That’s why Wendy emphasized the shift into a more regenerative approach to leadership. Regenerative leadership means pausing long enough to scan the environment, identify early signals, and design what’s next rather than staying trapped in urgent execution.
One of the most practical tools she shared was the Squint Factor. When the future looks unclear, leaders can “squint” by bringing the right people into the room, asking sharper questions, and searching for patterns until the next step becomes visible. The goal is not perfect certainty. The goal is enough clarity to move with confidence.
Wendy also tied clarity to the AI moment we’re in. As technology accelerates, leaders have an opportunity to partner with AI to improve efficiency and capabilities. But Wendy’s message was Clear: the true differentiator will be the human aspect of business trust, connection, and collaboration. And the ability to bring people together around a shared direction.
Wendy’s segment left us with a potent reminder: clarity doesn’t require a massive overhaul. It requires intentional micro-shifts that change the trajectory over time.
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-Dee Cooke
