What do you do as a senior leader when you don’t feel certain but everyone expects you to be? In this episode, we explore the tension leaders face when navigating uncertainty. Whether it’s internal restructuring or the general unknowns of the business landscape, leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about how you show up when you don’t.
You’ll learn ten actionable ways to lead with confidence, even when clarity feels out of reach. We dive into how transparency (done thoughtfully) can build trust, why staying grounded before delivering hard news is critical, and how to avoid the two most common communication pitfalls during uncertain times.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- How to be transparent without oversharing.
- The danger of staying silent for too long.
- What it means to “get grounded” before leading.
- Why clarity is more valuable than certainty.
- How to deliver hard news with kindness.
- What to communicate when there’s nothing to say.
- The importance of emotional regulation as a leader.
- Common mistakes leaders make during uncertainty.
- Tactical tips for steady leadership in shifting times.
- Why leaders must process their own uncertainty.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We all want guarantees. A big reason we want a guarantee of how tomorrow is going to go is so that we don’t have to feel uncomfortable.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Real leadership happens when we acknowledge that there is some uncertainty out there in the world and we can keep moving forward anyways.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “People will absorb your energy before they absorb your words.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
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