200: Leading through fear- why "gritty hope" is the new must-have for managers

Layoffs, reorgs, AI disruption- fear is at an all-time high in the workplace. And managers? They’re caught in the middle. In this milestone episode, I sit down with Megan Karsh to talk about what fear actually looks like at work, how it shows up in our leadership habits, and what we can do to shift from reactivity into resilience. We cover:The VUCA framework and why it matters more than everThe real cost of micromanaging and control-hoardingHow to lead with presence when the path forward isn’t clearWhy the old ways of manager training are brokenHow the New Manager Playbook digital program that Megan and I co-created fills the gap Whether you’re a new manager or a seasoned one facing brand new challenges, this episode will give you clarity, practical tools, and a shot of gritty hope. Sign up for a demo of The New Manager Playbook digital program at  www.newmanagerplaybook.com