Dear Reader,

Change Leadership. That’s the name of what Lancaster Leadership has been doing for 14 years. Organizations are prioritizing “fast and nimble” as a primary strategy for the next 3 years (Deloitte, 2026). Here are the 10 areas that you might be experiencing change at work:

1. Strategic
2. Structural
3. Process
4. Technological
5. Skill & Role
6. Cultural
7. Work Environment
8. Leadership
9. External/Market
10. Personal

When the future is unknown, stress is a common response, but it doesn’t have to be. An exercise to do with your team is to take this list and ask 1) Which changes are we currently experiencing? 2) Which one give you the most excitement? 3) Which give you the most anxiety?

Once we bring the anxiety from the recesses of our minds to the forefront of conversation, we can figure out action plans, together. These days, the pace of change is considered constant and overlapping instead of in waves. I’d love to know what you are doing to maintain a sense of wellbeing as well and being fast and nimble.

~ Julie

🗓️ Upcoming Events

✨Last call to join us for the Women’s Leadership Summit on April 10!

This is where personal and professional development collide, a one-of-a-kind experience in Northern Arizona designed for lifelong learners in the world of business, with university-certified value.

There’s truly nothing else like it.
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🚀 The Flagstaff Chamber: Business Success Institute

I’m excited to be one of the presenters in partnership with the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the Business Success Institute, an ongoing series designed to build and strengthen high-performing individuals, teams, and organizations.

Alongside an incredible group of facilitators, I’ll be sharing practical tools, insights, and real-world strategies to support leadership growth and impact across our community.

🪻 18th Annual Viola Award Finalist for Excellence in Storytelling

I’m honored and deeply grateful to be named a finalist for the 18th Annual Viola Awards in the Excellence in Storytelling category. Storytelling has always been at the heart of my work, and to be recognized alongside such talented individuals is incredibly meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who believes in the power of stories to connect, inspire, and move people to action, this recognition is truly shared. ✨

📚 Resources

🎙️ PODCAST GUESTING: Stories that Inspire: Leading with Influence, Clarity, and Joy

I recently joined the Talent Development Leader podcast from the Association for Talent Development to explore why storytelling is often the missing link between great ideas and real impact, and how the right story can inspire people to take action.

In this conversation, I share research-backed insights on influence, what makes a story truly resonate, and practical frameworks I’ve used with over 75,000 leaders to help them lead with greater clarity and confidence, especially in uncertain times.

🎥 QUARTER 1 REPORT: As we move through Q1 2026, Lancaster Leadership is building strong momentum, from a Viola Award nomination and the Moth Grand Slam to our upcoming Women’s Leadership Summit and Chamber partnerships.

We’re also seeing rising demand for 360 evaluations and one-on-one coaching, reflecting a clear focus on leading with confidence in uncertain times. Looking ahead, leaders are leaning into measurable impact (KPIs) and integrating AI into strategic thinking and decision-making.