b'A Leadership Journey with Jahmad CanleyLaunching a New Chapter in WAMOAs Professional Growth SeriesT his fall marked the beginningChange vs. Transition: or holding us back.of a bold new initiative forLeading with Intention When the environment changes, WAMOAa season-longJahmad began by guiding attendeesJahmad noted, most people or leadership journey designed tothrough a conversation around threeteams dont transition their HABEs to deepen member engagement andessential questions: match the new reality. Thats where provide sustained professional1. Are change and transition theleadership makes the difference.development. Kicking off thissame?series was the Fall Conferences2. Are they easy? Scotomas: Seeing Whatclosing keynote by Jahmad Canley,3. Do they happen at the same time? Weve Been Missinga nationally recognized speaker andIn a memorable closing activity, organizational consultant known forThe discussion revealed that whileJahmad explored Scotomas, or blind his dynamic approach to leadershipchange is often fast, external, andspots. Through a fun and eye-opening and equity. beyond our control, transition is slower,exercise, he demonstrated how our Jahmads keynote, Navigating Changeinternal, and requires our permission.perceptions can limit our effectiveness. and Preparing to Do More with Less, This distinction helped reframeSometimes, doing more with less isnt was more than a moment ofleadership as a practice of guidingabout working harderits about seeing inspirationit was the first step inpeople through the emotional anddifferently and uncovering innovative a multi-part series that continuescognitive journey that follows change. solutions hidden in plain sight.through the spring. His session challenged attendees to think criticallyHABEs: Unlocking Team Potential A New Model forabout how they lead through change,Jahmad introduced a powerfulMember Engagementsupport their teams through transition,framework called HABEsHabits,This year marks the first time and identify the internal factors thatAttitudes, Beliefs, and Expectations.WAMOA has launched a season-either propel or hinder success. These four elements, he explained,long leadership arc, designed to build are present in every individual andmomentum and deepen learning over team, and they can either serve astime. Leadership Chair Paul Harrison barriers or catalysts for growth. The key is recognizing whether our current HABEs are helping us move forward8 WAMOA JOURNALFALL 2025'