Before anyone needs an oxygen tent!

Change is important—but not at any cost. In transformation processes, I often see people overwhelmed by the pace or intensity of change. The initial energy then quickly turns into exhaustion.

I use this saying, with a touch of humor, to remind leaders that we must drive change—but with care. We can’t simply “take people along” and hope they’ll follow; we have to meet them where they are, enable them, and guide them forward.

Good leadership recognizes when the pace is too high, when orientation is missing, or when support is needed. It ensures that no one ends up under the oxygen tent—but can breathe, contribute, and grow step by step.

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