#0456 – Stop Trying to Manage Uncertainty. Use It. With Meridith Elliott Powell

Stop Trying to Manage Uncertainty. Use It.

Uncertainty isn’t going away. In fact, it may be the new normal. So instead of trying to manage change, what if leaders learned how to use it to their advantage?

In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning author, and leadership expert Meridith Elliott Powell. Meridith has spent more than 25 years studying how leaders and organizations navigate economic downturns, disruption, and constant change.

We discuss why the leaders who thrive in uncertain environments think differently, why action is the antidote to anxiety, and why listening may be one of the most important leadership skills in today’s marketplace. Meridith also explains why leaders need to stop trying to have all the answers and start paying closer attention to their teams, customers, and the opportunities emerging around them.

What you’ll learn:

Why uncertainty is no longer an event but the environment we operate in

How to turn disruption into opportunity

Why action is the antidote to anxiety

The importance of having a clear vision when the path is uncertain

Why leaders need to listen more and talk less

How customer complaints can reveal your next opportunity

Why developing the next generation of leaders matters more than ever