Uncertainty is the leader’s constant companion. When everything around you feels unstable, it’s not about avoiding the chaos—it’s about learning to lead through it.
In this episode of Her Next Power Move™, I explore what happens in the brain during moments of instability and how leaders can use neuroscience-backed tools to stay calm, clear, and focused. You’ll learn why calm isn’t just an emotional state—it’s a leadership strategy.
What You’ll Learn
* How uncertainty triggers the amygdala and shuts down strategic thinking
* The neuroscience behind why breathing, reframing, and purpose reset the brain
* How to reengage clarity and composure when leading through volatility
* Three practical tools for keeping yourself and your team grounded in turbulent times
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Powerful Thought
Uncertainty doesn’t always mean danger. Sometimes it means possibility. The leaders who thrive in it aren’t the ones who always know what’s next—they’re the ones who stay calm long enough to see clearly when others can’t.
Coaching Question
When uncertainty strikes, what helps you regain calm—and how can you model that same composure for your team?
Resources
Join The Circle, my online leadership growth group, where leaders like you learn to apply neuroscience and positive psychology to real-world leadership challenges.Learn more at lmichellesmith.com/thecircle.
Pre-order Call & Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church and become a Call & Response Ambassador. Learn more at lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse.
