Many organisations have been working hard to become more sustainable, but it is apparent that the pace and scale of the change required exceeds the current capacity of most leaders and their teams.Many organisations have made strong progress to become increasingly compliant with ESG criteria and are working towards more sustainable and resilient business models. However, their focus has typically been on making the existing system incrementally less bad in the hope that the status quo can be maintained.Leadership mindset is critical; there is a lot to unlearn and past experience does not necessarily inform good future judgement. Different attributes and capabilities will be essential to navigate the current challenges and deliver on the necessary transitions for all stakeholders. Simon is a senior commercial strategy and sustainability specialist with extensive board-level experience and strong communication skills. An independent consultant, board advisor, and coach, he has a proven track record of driving measurable impact, improved performance, and entrepreneurial success across diverse sectors and geographies. An Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh Business School, he has served on governance boards and advisory panels, including Chatham House and the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission. With leadership experience across the private, public, and third sectors, he has a particular focus on regenerative leadership and fostering sustainable, long-term business strategies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx