10/24/2025

Why Purposeful Leaders Focus on Honing, Not Transforming

Effective leaders focus on small, deliberate adjustments

Effective leaders focus on small, deliberate adjustments to keep their organizations aligned rather than chasing grand transformations. On today’s episode of The Small Business Show, Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldback share insights from their latest book, “Hone: How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift,” highlighting how everyday actions shape long-term success.

Instead of waiting to implement transformational changes all at once–which are often costly and prone to failure—Tuff and Goldbach recommend leaders make smalladjustments that are easier to monitor daily. These “honing” actions prevent the organization from drifting off course, keeping operations aligned with strategic objectives.

The idea of sweeping transformation can sound appealing and inspiring. Goldback notes that businesses often become addicted to transformation because they lose sight of the small, daily actions that make up the bigger picture. While major transformations are sometimes necessary, they should not be used as a substitute for daily diligence.

Please select this link to read the complete article from America's Small Business Network.