From Mediocrity to Momentum: Adrienne Benton's MOVE Framework for Stuck Leaders

Are you actually growing, or just functioning well? Most senior leaders don't realize they've crossed that line until burnout forces the question.In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, JL Heather sits down with Adrienne Benton, Navy chaplain-turned-leadership coach and founder of Mobilizing With Impact. We cover why fear of failure is rarely about the failure itself, how purpose and alignment (not just activity) create sustainable momentum, and the MOVE framework leaders can use to break out of mediocrity in the next 30 days.⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:27 What's really underneath fear of failure3:25 The one decision you've been avoiding5:19 From "we can't" to "what would it take"6:44 Where leaders lose their teams: purpose over capability8:54 Moving from waiting to deciding11:01 The hidden cost of focusing only on tactics12:47 Confusing motion with progress14:11 Learning to thrive, not just survive15:26 Leading somewhere you never intended to be17:14 The MOVE framework for the next 30 days💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS✅ Fear of failure is rarely about the failure — it's usually about identity, worthiness, or competence underneath it✅ Purpose tells you why you're moving, innovation shows you what needs to change, and momentum determines whether it happens✅ Momentum doesn't require giant leaps — it requires faithful, consistent steps (Make a decision, Own your growth, Value consistency, Execute with courage)🎁 FREE RESOURCEDownload our Design Sprint Starter Guide → https://centered.work/design-sprint-starter-guide-signup🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly innovation strategy → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/breakthrough-innovation-7249796048536133632/👥 CONNECTCentered.work: https://centered.workJL Heather: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlheather/Preston Chandler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonchandler/Adrienne Benton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennebenton/📕 Get the book Breakthrough Innovation → https://centered.work/books#innovation #designsprint #leadership #breakthroughlab #mobilizingwithimpact