Three key insights from the discussion:

🔹 Leadership is constant self-transformation. Whether you’re leading a team of 10 or 200, the skills that got you here won’t be enough for the next stage. Biotech CEOs, in particular, must transform themselves (and their leadership team) from functional experts to enterprise leaders.

🔹 Complexity requires new ways of thinking. As organizations grow (or shrink), leaders must shift from being deeply tied to their expertise to seeing the bigger picture - balancing conviction with open-mindedness for alternatives, and certainty with curiosity.

🔹 Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back - it’s about growing forward. The best leaders don’t just recover from setbacks; they use them as catalysts for self-transformation, learning to navigate ambiguity rather than fear it.

Three takeaways for our CEOs:

✅ Hire for adaptability, not just experience. The best teams aren’t just skilled; they’re capable of evolving with the company’s needs. Look for people who can navigate change, not just execute a plan.

✅ Create space for reflection. Whether it’s five minutes of journaling or reshaping how executive teams meet, leaders need to step back and provide room for personal growth. The ability to self-reflect is a key driver of long-term success.

✅ Challenge your own convictions. The strongest leaders aren’t the ones with the fastest answers and strongest convictions, but the ones who ask the best questions. When you feel completely sure about something, pause and ask: “How could I be wrong?”

This was a masterclass in leading through complexity - and a reminder that the best leaders never stop self-transforming.

Thank you also to our CEOs who shared their own leadership stories so openly-

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