Uncertainty isn’t going away. I’s not a season or a storm, it’s the climate. In this episode, Gayle Lantz addresses how leaders can navigate uncertainty with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Inspired by her recent TV interview, Gayle dives deeper into three critical shifts that enable leaders to stay grounded while guiding others through ambiguity:
- From Certainty to Openness: Learn to cultivate mental flexibility and challenge established thinking patterns. What are you willing to unlearn?
- From Control to Curiosity: Discover powerful questions that foster meaningful dialogue when you don’t have all the answers. How will you spark more curiosity?
- From Isolation to Connection: Create psychological safety that encourages authentic communication and builds connection during uncertain times. How can you foster the best environment?
As Gayle explains, “The best leaders don’t wait for clarity, they create it — not by having all the answers, but by staying flexible, acting deliberately, and fostering an environment where people feel safe to ask, share, and try new things.”
This episode provides practical approaches to normalize uncertainty and lead effectively when the old playbook no longer applies.
This episode covers:
- Why our response to uncertainty matters more than uncertainty itself
- Specific questions to ask your team to open meaningful dialogue
- How to recognize and address fear-based behaviors in yourself and your team
- Creating psychological safety during turbulent times
- Practical examples of shifting from control to curiosity
- The importance of unlearning outdated leadership approaches
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Watch here:
Gayle Lantz TV interview – Featured on CBS42
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