Don’t fall into this trap 👇🏼
(Too many leaders do)

I used to think loyalty and hard work were enough.

That if you gave your all, people would notice.

But here’s the truth: the most dangerous phrase in leadership is “we’ve always done it this way.”

I’ve seen smart people with impressive CVs blocked by outdated systems.

I’ve seen loyal employees burn out because leaders confused tradition with progress.

And I’ve seen massive teams collapse, not because of lack of effort—but because change was treated as a threat instead of an opportunity.

Real leadership isn’t about protecting the old way.

It’s about asking hard questions when the easy answer is “we’ve always done it this way.”

Work will knock you down.

That’s just how it goes.

But staying stuck in the past will knock you out completely.

A reality check for anyone who needs it:

👉 How many times have you heard this phrase in your career?

And when you did—what was your response?