Leadership transitions often result in a phenomenon known as 'Leadership Shock', leaving many accomplished professionals feeling lost in new roles.

In this episode, leadership expert Pete Steinberg (Author, Leadership Shock) joins Maria Taylor (Chief Learning Officer, United Airlines) for a candid conversation on the real challenges leaders face when stepping into new roles. Together, they unpack why so many leaders struggle, not because they lack talent, but because they rely on old playbooks, rush to solve problems, and overlook the unique dynamics of their new organization.

Pete and Maria explore the critical shift from being the “expert problem-solver” to becoming a leader who defines the right problem, engages stakeholders, and navigates organizational dynamics with intention. They highlight why most organizations don’t train or reward this transition, and why leaders rarely get a “practice field” to experiment and grow.

You’ll hear why development projects, designed inside the organization and alongside peers, create the much-needed space for leaders to test, learn, and ultimately thrive.

▶︎Leadership Shock, by Peter Steinberg, is available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9rSJ79i

▶︎More episodes of Leadership Shock are available to listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Apple Music and Audible.

▶︎Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-HAXwaX_cCQ