From Disruption to Legacy: Translating Change Into Systems That Last
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Disruption gets applause. Legacy gets results. In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, we dismantle why so many bold transformations fail to stick—and what elite leaders must do to convert vision into durable systems that outlive personalities, funding cycles, and headlines. This conversation is for leaders who don’t just want to spark change—but institutionalize it.
Key Takeaway:
Disruption without systems is just noise. Real change is proven by what still works when you’re no longer in the room.
Most transformations fail at the handoff. Vision isn’t the problem—translation into operating rhythm is.
Legacy leaders think in infrastructure, not initiatives. They build governance, cadence, and accountability—not one-off wins.
Culture is the carrier signal of strategy. If behavior doesn’t change, nothing has changed.
Your true leadership test: What survives your exit?
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