People & Change

Change that sticks: the leadership behaviors that drive adoption

The handful of leadership behaviors that separate sustained adoption from short-lived enthusiasm.

Isabela Cruz

Isabela Cruz

February 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Change programs that deliver lasting adoption look different from those that produce only short-lived enthusiasm.

The differentiator is leadership behavior: visible role modeling, consistent storytelling, and unambiguous reinforcement through performance management.

Isabela Cruz

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