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Leading Through Uncertainty

Leading Through Uncertainty

Taking action in the face of uncertainty is scary. As uncertainty and complexity increase, our deepest survival instincts become set off even more. These pressures are particularly pronounced for leaders. Leaders need to sort out matters in their own life and they have teams turning to them for answers. These uncertain times are a chance for leaders to rise by anchoring with equanimity, leading with transparency, and responding to the world pragmatically.

Sustaining the Journey on the Long Road to Change

Sustaining the Journey on the Long Road to Change

We live in a world of constant distraction, making it a challenge to stay focused on long-term goals. Yet, the world’s growing complexity makes a guiding long-term perspective more important than ever. Where attention goes, energy follows. How do we keep focused in a world screaming for our immediate attention? Here are four guiding principles for leaders embracing the long road to change.