THE WAY WE LEAD IS SHIFTING
Leaders are being asked to hold more than ever: performance and wellbeing, speed and judgement, confidence and humility. Projecting certainty and keeping everyone pointed at the plan no longer carries a team through constant change. The challenge isn't effort or ambition. It's learning to hold two true things at once.
The 5 Shifts brings together the thinking behind LeaderSHIFT 2027 and the wider Growth Faculty 2027 program. It draws on the work of Brené Brown, Liz Wiseman and Tim Arnold, the three thinkers taking the stage live in Sydney and Melbourne this February.
Each shift moves from a legacy instinct to a stronger way of leading: Grounded Confidence, "AND" Leadership, Multiplier Mindset, Adaptive Curiosity and Human-Led AI. Inside you'll find the research, the mindset changes and a side-by-side view of legacy thinking against future focus, so you can 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.




