The more uncertain things get, the tighter most leaders squeeze.

That's usually when things start breaking.

Today's podcast guest, Meredith Elliott Powell, challenges one of leadership's most expensive habits: trying to control what can't be controlled.

Because people don't need more management during uncertainty.

They need more ownership.

Inside our conversation:

→ Why fear causes leaders to over-control and employees to disengage

→ The surprising reason action is one of the best antidotes to anxiety

→ What strong teams do differently when change hits

→ Why AI won't replace leadership, judgment, or taste

→ The leadership pipeline problem nobody is talking about

→ Why succession planning is not an HR exercise; it's a business survival strategy

This statement from the podcast stuck with me:

People may not be able to control the situation. But they can always contribute to the solution.

That's where commitment starts.

🎤 Explore Meredith Elliott Powell's keynote speaker profile on our website.

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