Five Lessons from the Sago Palm for Leaders in Transition 1. Growth Can Be Invisible—But No Less Real The most profound transformation often happens beneath the surface. Like the Sago Palm, which builds its strength long before it blooms, your quiet seasons of reflection and reinvention may be where your most important work begins. 2. Renewal Begins with Letting Go To make room for fresh growth, the palm sheds older fronds. Likewise, our new seasons of impact often begin with the release of roles, identities, or goals that no longer fit who we are becoming. 3. Timing Matters More Than Speed
True influence isn’t about constant output. The Sago Palm grows in precise, intentional cycles. For executives, it’s a reminder that strategic timing and purposeful emergence create more lasting impact than burnout and busyness ever could. 4. You Don’t Need to Bloom Every Year to Be Valuable Some palms bloom only once in a great while—yet their presence is revered. The same holds true for leaders in later career stages. Even in quieter periods, your experience, wisdom, and presence hold enduring value. 5. Purpose Evolves—But It Never Expires Mature Sago Palms often produce new offshoots —"pups"—at their base. These can grow into fully independent plants. You, too, may find renewed purpose in mentoring, board service, or thought leadership. Influence doesn't end with a title; it multiplies through legacy.
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