LIMINAL—2: Liminal Mindset, Skillset, and Leadership
From Finding Our Way by Jesse James Garrett and Peter Merholz
February 28, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
Peter and Jesse discuss the mindset and skills needed to lead through uncertain times.
When the ground is shifting and the destination isn't clear, how do you lead? Peter and Jesse explore the mindset and skills required to navigate the liminal moment—when old ways have dissolved but new ones haven't taken shape. From core mindsets of maintaining situational awareness and striving for balance, to core skills around communication, persuasion and connection to build lifelines, this is a conversation about what it actually takes to lead through uncertainty.
People in this episode
Hosts: Peter, Jesse
Topics covered
- leadership
- mindset
- skills
- uncertainty
- communication
- persuasion
Keywords
- liminal mindset
- leadership skills
- situational awareness
- communication
- persuasion
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