GoKawiilBILL executive says deliberate early slowdown builds leadership credibility
In an opinion piece for Entrepreneur, a BILL leader describes their first three months in a new leadership role, arguing against rushing in with a ready-made plan. They say credibility comes from spending early time listening to teams and customers, identifying real obstacles, and understanding the business before acting.
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The piece suggests that leaders who import old playbooks risk applying solutions suited to a different company or era, since the author notes 2026 differs sharply from even a few years prior. This framing positions deliberate early listening as a strategy for building trust and sharper decision-making, though it reflects one executive's personal approach rather than a company-wide policy change.
- A BILL leader advocates slowing down in the first months of a new role rather than immediately presenting a fix-it plan.
- The approach emphasizes listening to employees and customers before acting on strategy.
- The author argues old leadership playbooks may not fit current business conditions, citing rapid change between 2020 and 2026.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Jonathan Leaf, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “Why Slowing Down Was the Boldest Move I Made as a New Leader”
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