Leading Yourself Through Unexpected Change

Unexpected change can test even the most experienced leaders. Whether it’s a shift in your organization, a career transition, or a personal disruption, the ability to lead yourself through unexpected change is what determines your long-term effectiveness.In this episode of Modern Leadership Solutions, Tom DeBell sits down with Chip Scholz, author of Small Decisions, Big Shifts, to explore how leaders navigate unexpected change. From career transitions and succession planning to personal health crises and identity shifts, this conversation focuses on the mindset and habits that sustain effective leadership over time.We discuss:The five C’s framework: context, clarity, conditioning, choice, and characterHow to turn unexpected change into leadership growthWhy small decisions often matter more than big plansWhy self-leadership is the foundation of leading others wellHow identity, meaning, and purpose shape long-term successLeadership succession and navigating generational transitionsIf you want to grow as a leader, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and remain intentionally effective when conditions shift, this episode will give you a clear framework you can apply immediately.Subscribe to the Modern Leadership Solutions channel for practical leadership strategies, and share this episode with someone navigating unexpected change.⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻About Chip:Our guest for this episode is Chip Scholz. He was a successful executive coach moving fast—until a stroke forced him to stop and rethink how he was living and leading.In the years since, Chip rebuilt his life and career one small decision at a time. He now works with leaders navigating change, helping them cut through complexity and focus on the choices that quietly shape behavior, culture, and results. His book Small Decisions, Big Shifts grew out of that work—and out of a simple belief: real change rarely comes from big moments, but from the decisions we make every day.Find out more about Chip and his most recent book release, visit:https://scholzandassociates.com/⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Tom DeBell, the founder and president of Modern Leadership Solutions, is a Certified Maxwell Coach/Speaker/Trainer, a Full Focus Certified Pro, and a Certified Facilitator in the Six Types of Working Genius.www.modernleadershipsolutions.com⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Podcast guests managed through PodMatch. If you’re a podcast guest or host (or both!), I would encourage you to check it out: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/tomdebell (affiliate link).#PodMatch⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻MUSIC & MEDIA⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻With permission from:Music by HitsLab (https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic)from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/)