10 major lessons for mastering volatility

The finest leaders understand that their highest calling is not to create more followers—but to grow more leaders. They see leadership as a relay race: the measure of their greatness is how well they pass the baton. Research in Harvard Business Review confirms that organizations with “leader-makers” outperform those without them in both innovation and employee engagement.

Exceptional leaders are not threatened by talent; they are excited by it. They shine a bright light on the gifts of their people, bringing hidden genius into the open and helping others step into their own native and original leadership.

Second, as they live to what I emphasize in my leadership keynotes to the world’s best companies: brilliant leaders turn problems into possibilities and adversity into results.

Where victims surrender their power in difficult times, real leaders hold their ground and turn challenges into stepping stones.

According to the Harvard Business Review, reframing problems as opportunities increases creative solutions by up to 45%. Fascinating right? 

The finest leaders use tough seasons as crucibles for growth, understanding that storms reveal strength, sharpen resilience, and clarify what truly matters.

I love the Mexican proverb that says: “They tried to bury us; they didn’t know we were seeds.”

Third, the greatest leaders are inspirationalists. They see what everyone sees but think what few dare to think. They disrupt outdated norms and are willing to endure criticism to attempt the impossible.

Their courage inspires teams to break free from mediocrity and aim for extraordinary results. They don’t just speak about vision—they embody it, showing what’s possible when conviction outweighs caution.

Fourth, great leaders move from being “busy being busy” to being monomaniacally focused on the few things that matter most. In a distracted world, they are disciplined executors. They choose depth over speed, completion over motion, and impact over appearance. They make the hard decisions to prioritize what truly moves the mission forward—and they inspire others to do the same.

Finally, brilliant leaders measure their worth not by personal gain, but by the value they deliver to others. They push our civilization forward by creating products, services, and ideas that make life richer, more humane, and more beautiful. They are legacy-driven—leaving behind a world that is better, stronger, and wiser because they lived.

Lead this way, and you’ll not only transform your organization—you’ll elevate everyone you touch. That’s the true work of leadership.

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