Most teams don’t fail because of dysfunction. They fail because the system rewards silence, punishes dissent, and confuses harmony with performance.

Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team gave us a story we wanted to believe—that trust and vulnerability could fix broken teams. But in today’s high-velocity, high-stakes environment, that narrative no longer holds.

In this article, we expose the blind spot in one of leadership’s most beloved models—and reveal what teams actually need to thrive now.

Read why emotional trust isn’t enough—and how to build teams that scale courage, clarity, and truth.

The world punishes those who crave stability.

For years, leaders were taught to optimize, forecast, and control. But when crisis strikes—be it a financial collapse, a pandemic, or technological disruption—those built for efficiency crumble, while the anti-fragile thrive.

Netflix survived by disrupting itself before Blockbuster could react. Toyota outmaneuvered supply chain collapses by building redundancy. Amazon dominated retail by embracing uncertainty.

The Anti-Fragile Leader™ doesn’t fear chaos—they leverage it. In a world of black swans, you either break or dominate. Continue..

Hudson’s Bay Company, North America’s oldest company, recently announced its liquidation, underscoring a vital truth: legacy is not a strategy. For decades, the company relied on its historic market dominance, failing to adapt to the disruptive forces reshaping the retail landscape. This complacency led to its downfall—a stark reminder that no business, regardless of its past, is immune to extinction without reinvention.

The fall of Hudson’s Bay offers crucial lessons in leadership and HR. Insurgent thinking—challenging the status quo, embracing digital transformation, and cultivating a culture of innovation—is essential for survival. Leadership must prioritize continuous adaptation, while HR must align talent strategies with emerging market needs. In an era where disruption is constant, companies must embrace perpetual innovation or risk becoming obsolete.

Reinvention isn’t a reaction—it’s a mindset. Legacy alone will not secure the future.

Read the full article to learn how insurgent leadership and adaptive HR strategies can keep your business ahead of disruption and ensure long-term success.