THE WAY WE WORK IS SHIFTING
As expectations rise, many traditional models for leadership, performance, and decision-making are no longer holding up. The issue isn’t effort or ambition, it’s a mismatch between how we’re working and what the moment requires.
The 5 Shifts bring together the thinking shaping LeaderSHIFT and the wider Growth Faculty 2026 program, drawing on the work of Esther Perel, Ben Crowe, and Liz Wiseman, alongside insights from our Head of Learning, Barbara Harvey.
Each shift focuses on the levers that matter most - how we relate, decide, communicate with influence, and create momentum under pressure. The playbook combines proven and future-focused frameworks with practical tools and reflection prompts to help you make your next shift with intent and impact.
WHO THIS IS FOR
While this playbook speaks to leadership, leadership here isn’t about title or seniority.
It’s for anyone who:
- Shapes decisions or direction
- Influences how work gets done
- Is responsible for outcomes - formally or informally
That includes leaders, managers, people teams, founders, operators, and anyone navigating complexity at work.
A Word from Barbara Harvey, Head of Learning
A Word from Barbara Harvey, Head of Learning
"2026 requires a more sustainable approach to learning or “Circular Learning”. This playbook is designed for your learning to shift from consumption only to transferring learning into practicing better habits, challenging old assumptions and building new and dynamic skills to meet the workplace needs of today."
