6. Adapting to Change
FULLBRIDGE THE PROBLEM SOLVER’S MINDSET
How Can You Adapt to Change?
Change is no longer a phase—it’s the default setting. Whether it’s new technology, shifting customer needs, or industry disruption, adapting to change means staying curious, flexible, and resilient. It’s the ability to assess what’s happening around you and adjust your mindset, skills, and actions to meet new demands. This isn’t about reacting—it’s about responding with intention and intelligence.
Why does adapting matter? Because change isn’t optional.
According to McKinsey, 70% of transformations fail—primarily due to resistance to change and lack of engagement. The companies (and people) who succeed are the ones who lean in, not lean back. Consider Adobe. Once known for boxed software like Photoshop, Adobe made the bold decision to shift to a subscription-based cloud model. The move was controversial at first—but it paid off. Revenue more than tripled in the years following the change, and Adobe became a model of digital reinvention.
As Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, but the one most responsive to change.”
The link between adapting and success is direct.
The modern workplace rewards those who evolve. The best leaders aren’t always the ones who have all the answers—but the ones who are willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Being adaptive builds confidence, reduces fear, and turns uncertainty into opportunity. It’s not about predicting the future—it’s about being ready for whatever the future throws your way.
Three Takeaways
Flexibility is the new competitive edge. The faster you adapt, the faster you grow.
Your mindset is your most valuable tool. Fixed thinking blocks progress—growth thinking fuels it.
Every challenge is a test—and an invitation. Change is where transformation begins.
Your Mission
This week, you’ll practice adapting in real time. Whether it’s taking feedback, navigating uncertainty, or working with a new process—step into it. You’ll learn how to stay grounded while moving forward. Remember, adapting isn’t about losing control—it’s about gaining capacity. Let’s build that muscle.