In Episode 002 of the The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), explores why leadership feels harder right now—and why that's not your imagination.
We're living in a VUCA world:
Volatility. Uncertainty. Complexity. Ambiguity.
Drawing from a formative experience in 1980 and more than 20 years of working with leaders, Michael unpacks:
What VUCA really means (and why it's personal)
Why yesterday's leadership tools no longer work
How resilient leaders stay grounded when everything feels unstable
Why internal capacity—not external control—is the key to leading well in chaos
This episode isn't about reacting faster or doing more.
It's about becoming a steadier, more human, and more effective leader—without adding more to your plate.
If you're navigating constant change, pressure, and uncertainty, this message will meet you right where you are.
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Michael Redman | The Leadership Contrarian
CEO of Half a Bubble Out
Business & Leadership Development
