Episode 10 – Reinventing Continuously Without Losing Your Team

What happens when reinvention stops being a buzzword and starts becoming a way of leading? In Part Three, Reed and Chase break down how to lead change that lasts—not through hype or pressure, but through clarity, trust, and sustainable rhythm.

This episode explores how healthy reinvention is rooted in identity and mission, not novelty. We discuss why the best leaders “marry the mission and date the methods,” and how separating what must change from what must not is the secret to staying aligned without burning out. Instead of rushing change, smart leaders create space, test ideas, and move at the speed of trust.

You’ll hear how real adoption starts long before an announcement. We unpack Jim Collins’ “bullets before cannonballs” concept and how piloting change—inviting feedback early—lowers resistance and builds authorship across the team. Change is social, not solo. If you move too fast, you risk arriving alone. If you slow down and build together, you scale something that sticks.

The second half gets even more personal. We talk about the tension between innovation and identity, and how leaders rooted in the wrong things often create flawed visions that wear out their people. Reinvention without reflection creates cultural debt—too many ideas, not enough buy-in. We show how to spot that, reset with purpose, and build a reinvention habit that fuels performance.

We close with a warning for stuck founders: reinvention isn’t optional. Methods expire. Generations shift. If you’re serious about staying relevant, you need to keep evolving and make it safe for others to do the same.

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