Amandine Devergies

Jun 17

“She walked into the room with a plan. She walked out with a better one—because she listened.” “Her team didn’t need a hero. They needed a human.” Adaptable leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being present, staying open, and knowing when to ask, “What do you think?” It’s not ...Read more

“She walked into the room with a plan. She walked out with a better one—because she listened.” “Her team didn’t need a hero. They needed a human.” Adaptable leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being present, staying open, and knowing when to ask, “What do you think?” It’s not about perfection—it’s about showing up with curiosity, especially when things feel uncertain. In fast-moving environments, teams need leaders who: 🗣️ Invite different perspectives 🌿 Stay grounded when everything else is shifting 🤔 Choose curiosity over control 🧪 Make space for learning, not just results A couple of questions worth reflecting on: 👉 What message do you send when you change your mind? 👉 How often do you show adaptability so others feel safe doing the same?

Jun 10

“They didn’t panic. They pivoted—and built something better.” “The team had the perfect plan. Then the market flipped.” Adaptability is the quiet superpower behind great innovation teams. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being ready to change the plan when the game changes. Setbacks...Read more

“They didn’t panic. They pivoted—and built something better.” “The team had the perfect plan. Then the market flipped.” Adaptability is the quiet superpower behind great innovation teams. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being ready to change the plan when the game changes. Setbacks? They’re not the end. For adaptable teams, they’re just part of the process. Here’s what those teams tend to do differently: 🧪 Experiment fast instead of sticking to rigid plans 👂 Listen to feedback instead of defending ideas 🚀 Focus on progress, not perfection 🔄 Pivot with purpose—not panic 🎉 Celebrate learning, not just the big wins A few things to think about: 👉 What if your team’s next breakthrough depends on letting go of your best idea? 👉 What would happen if your team had permission to fail faster?

Jun 3

"Clarity is the currency of innovation." "A brilliant idea poorly explained is a missed opportunity." "Even the best ideas die in silence." A team once built a groundbreaking product, but no one used it. Not because it didn’t work, but because no one understood what it did. Human-centered communi...Read more

"Clarity is the currency of innovation." "A brilliant idea poorly explained is a missed opportunity." "Even the best ideas die in silence." A team once built a groundbreaking product, but no one used it. Not because it didn’t work, but because no one understood what it did. Human-centered communication is the missing link between innovation and adoption. It’s not about dumbing things down. It’s about tuning in to your audience’s world and speaking their language, so your message lands. Here’s the risk if we ignore it: 😟 Your innovation might be misunderstood or dismissed. 😟 Your team could lose motivation if their ideas don’t gain traction. 😟 You’ll miss out on user adoption—not because your idea isn’t good, but because it wasn’t communicated well. What happens when you get it right? 💥 Your message spreads faster because people repeat what they understand. 💥 You’ll scale more smoothly because people will get it and want it. 💥 You’ll stand out in a noisy market by being the one who speaks human. How to bring this into your work today: 🎯 Innovation teams: Test your message with real users before you test your product. 🎯 Innovation leads: Use storytelling to pitch—not just what your idea does, but why it matters. 🎯 Business owners: Translate your vision into real-world benefits that your customers care about. Two Thoughts to Ponder 🔥 What’s one idea you’ve shared that didn’t land? Why? 🔥 Are you designing your message for your audience, or yourself? 📬 Want more insights like this? Read the full story in my newsletter.

May 27

“He built the perfect product. Then the market changed overnight.” “She mastered one tool. Then ten new ones replaced it in a month.” Adaptability is about being able to shift gears when things don’t go as planned. It’s staying curious, open to change, and willing to rethink what used to work. In a...Read more

“He built the perfect product. Then the market changed overnight.” “She mastered one tool. Then ten new ones replaced it in a month.” Adaptability is about being able to shift gears when things don’t go as planned. It’s staying curious, open to change, and willing to rethink what used to work. In a world where technology is moving faster than ever, adaptability isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. It’s what separates the people who keep up… from the ones who get left behind. Here’s the thing: ⚙️ Innovation doesn’t wait for us to feel ready 🚫 “That’s how we’ve always done it” might be the riskiest mindset in business today 🧠 The real skill? Learning how to unlearn—quickly 🔥 The people who thrive aren’t the ones who know everything. They’re the ones who are willing to let go of what they thought they knew. 💭 What if your next big move isn’t about adding more knowledge, but making space for something new?

May 20

“She had empathy—and built a team that moved mountains.” “She read the room—and saved the meeting.” “He knew the numbers. But he missed the signals.” Emotional intelligence (EQ) is about understanding emotions—yours and other people’s. It’s not fluff. It’s actually a really practical skill. In th...Read more

“She had empathy—and built a team that moved mountains.” “She read the room—and saved the meeting.” “He knew the numbers. But he missed the signals.” Emotional intelligence (EQ) is about understanding emotions—yours and other people’s. It’s not fluff. It’s actually a really practical skill. In the workplace, EQ can help you: 🤝 Navigate conflict without making it worse ⚡ Build trust faster 🌱 Lead through influence, not just job titles 🤔 Make better decisions under pressure 🧩 Create teams that are more connected and resilient You don’t need to be an expert. Just aware. Curious. Willing to listen.