Leadership in chaos is not about doing more tasks; it is about who you are when everything is on fire.

In this episode of the Michael Anthony podcast, Michael Unbroken breaks down how to lead yourself, your family, and your team when the world feels like nonstop chaos and pressure. He shares “Angie’s Rule” from his first leadership role running a Wendy’s team at 18, and why you must decide whether you are a leader or an employee because you cannot be both. Michael walks through what happens when you get stuck on the metaphorical cash register, how pressure exposes your true leadership patterns, and why most founders and executives secretly become the bottleneck in their own business through micromanagement and control.

You will learn:

• Why your team feels the same chaos you do, and what they actually need from you in the storm.
• How to use “the pause” to regulate your reactions, think clearly, and make decisions instead of emotional snap judgments.
• The difference between leading outcomes and doing tasks, and how to stop white‑knuckling every part of the business.
• How to delegate using the 90/10 rule so your team executes while you stay focused on the highest leverage problems.
• How to spot if you are the bottleneck, the micromanager, or the one cracking under pressure.



If you are a founder, entrepreneur, executive, or team lead who feels like your business is always on fire and you are carrying it alone, this conversation will help you step back, re-center, and start leading with clarity instead of chaos.

For free resources to help you identify and fix the bottlenecks in your business, go to michaelunbroken.com and click Free Resources to access Michael’s six-pillar guides and leadership playbook.