The Great Return

Why We're Evolving Beyond Traditional Office-First Thinking in 2025 (And Why That's Not Even the Real Challenge)

In a world racing towards AI and automation, here's a counterintuitive truth: the most revolutionary act in 2025 isn't about where we work - it's about how deeply human we dare to be while doing it.

As the CEO of Circle Leadership, I've been building an international business by challenging the status quo of how work "should" be done. While others are still wrestling with return-to-office mandates (spoiler alert: it's not going well), we're having a completely different conversation.

First, let's talk about the recent "The Great Detachment" that Gallup has been discussing - not just another corporate buzzword, but a real challenge facing organizations today.

While everyone's focused on where people work, they're missing the bigger picture: people are feeling disconnected from purpose, not just places.

"People are feeling disconnected from purpose, not places." - a Clarism

Here's where insight gets interesting - and I mean that literally.

In a world where people are working flexibly, remotely, and globally, something magical happens when we bring them on-site with purpose: we gather insights from every corner of our business ecosystem.

When your people are out there, they're not just working differently - they're seeing differently. Bringing these perspectives together on-site means you're not just gathering people - you're collecting insights.

Every team member brings their view "into the site" of your business.

That's true in-sight.

Here's how we're approaching this differently:

Instead of Offsites, think Onsite.

Our NEXT90® Business Evolution System flips traditional thinking on its head. Every 90 days, teams gather with crystal clear purpose - not because some policy demands it, but because the work deserves it. They map out their next quarter using our Business Evolution Roadmap™ (BERM), ensuring everyone can see themselves in the organization's future.

"When your team can see the future of the organization, they can see themselves having a future in the organization." - a Clarism

Beyond Weekly Check-ins:

Our F.A.S.T. Execution™ methodology isn't about monitoring activity (because watching people type hasn't increased productivity since... ever). It's about creating an ecosystem of empowerment where decisions are made within clear frameworks, and every voice matters.

"Delegate outcomes to people, not tasks." - a Clarism

When you start to get people involved in the work, involved in decsions about the work, they take ownership of the action plan. And don't all of us wish our team members would act like an owner?

Well, give them a sense of ownership then!

Leadership that Actually Leads Forward:

Through our Leadership Evolution Action Plan™ (L.E.A.P.) Group Coaching, we're developing leaders who understand that true revolution in business isn't about fancy tech or slick processes - it's about having the courage to put humans first.

Even when it's hard.

Especially when it's hard.

But here's what makes it revolutionary:

These leaders aren't managing teams, they're becoming coaches, not bosses and that is what advances missions. This is what drives productivity and achieves greatness.

"You can't boss someone into greatness" - a Clarism

They've thrown out the old playbook of "strategic retreats" because they understand a fundamental truth - your mission is who you need to become to bring your vision into reality.

You can't become that by stepping backward.

These leaders create environments where:

• Every team member's perspective adds to the organization's insight

• Gathering on-site means gathering intelligence from every corner of your business

• Flexible work isn't just about location - it's about capturing diverse viewpoints

• Leadership isn't about bringing people back - it's about moving everyone forward

The Impact?

Our clients aren't just surviving in this new world of work - they're revolutionizing it.

They're building invincible cultures where:

• People don't just exist - they excel and belong

• Leadership is about purpose, not position

• Every decision is guided by clear frameworks, not control

• Culture becomes their true competitive advantage

But here's what's really revolutionary - they've stopped retreating and started advancing.

Every gathering has purpose.

Every onsite brings insight.

Every quarter pushes them further toward their vision, not back to some imagined "good old days" of work.

They're building organizations where:

• Remote work isn't just flexibility - it's a strategic advantage for gathering diverse perspectives

• Quarterly advances replace outdated retreats because moving backward isn't an option

• Onsite gatherings aren't about checking attendance - they're about collecting insights from every corner of their ecosystem

• Culture isn't something that happens in an office - it's built through purposeful advancement toward a shared vision

To the Skeptics and the Revolutionaries

If you're thinking this is just idealistic thinking: Watch us.

If you've been waiting for permission to lead differently: Join us.

If you're already on this journey: Let's show them what's possible.

Because here's the stark truth about 2025:

It's not waiting for your permission slip. The future of work isn't coming - it's here, sorting organizations into two categories: those advancing boldly into new possibilities, and those retreating into obsolescence.

The organizations that will thrive aren't debating return-to-office policies or hybrid work tools. They're already advancing toward something bigger. They understand that:

• A Business Evolution Roadmap™ isn't just a plan - it's your survival guide

• Purpose-driven decision frameworks aren't just nice to have - they're essential

• Intentional connection isn't a perk - it's your competitive edge

• And profit doesn't just follow purpose - it accelerates with it

2025 has made the decision for you.

The only question is: which side of history will you be on?

Want to be part of this revolution?

Want to see how this could work in your organization?

I've opened up my calendar for FREE W.O.W. (World of Work) calls. No sales pitch, no pressure - just a revolutionary conversation about what's possible for your organization in 2025.

Book a slot here W.O.W. Call if you're ready to:

• Get your own Business Evolution Roadmap™ started before your competition does

• Transform your team's decision-making from retreat to advance

• Build an invincible culture that thrives anywhere, starting now

• Join a community of leaders who are already revolutionizing tomorrow

The world of work isn't waiting.

Neither should you.

I say "To hell with conventional wisdom. It's time to evolve the world of work."

Are you ready?

Dave Clare, CEO & Founder of Circle Leadership

www.circleleadershipglobal.com