Too Many Leaders Skip This Step

In this brief segment, Andy Neary emphasizes that the foremost step for leaders who want employers to commit to change is to instill a belief that change is possible. He argues that leaders must first convince themselves and their teams that they can achieve the desired outcome, then begin to act as if the change has already occurred, even before tangible results appear. Neary illustrates this with the common issue of employers facing persistent double‑digit health‑insurance premium hikes. He notes that advisors often tell clients there’s nothing they can do, but urges leaders to challenge that fatalism by fostering belief in the possibility of negotiating better terms or finding alternatives. The core message is that belief precedes action, and acting ‘as if’ creates momentum toward real change.










