#455: How to Lead When Everything Feels Uncertain (And BEFORE Your Team Falls Apart) with Tony Miltenberger

About this episode

Tony Miltenberger discusses how to lead effectively during uncertain times.

In Episode 455 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger delivers a powerful solo episode on what it really looks like to lead in uncertain times. Drawing from his experience serving in Kuwait, Tony unpacks the tension leaders feel when everything looks normal on the surface—but something deeper is shifting underneath. When clarity is low and pressure is high, many leaders default to trying to motivate their teams. But Tony challenges that instinct. Instead of trying to manufacture motivation, he introduces a more sustainable and honest approach to leadership rooted in presence, stability, and trust. In this episode, Tony breaks down three practical moves leaders can make when navigating uncertainty: choosing presence over empty promises, anchoring to what doesn’t change, and giving teams meaningful ownership even when the future is unclear. This episode is a direct, grounding reminder that your team doesn’t need a perfect leader—they need a present one. Coaching Question: Who on your team is waiting on you to show up and stay? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2…

People in this episode

Guest: Tony Miltenberger

Topics covered

• leadership
• uncertainty
• team dynamics
• motivation
• trust
• presence

Keywords

• leadership
• uncertainty
• motivation
• team ownership
• trust
• presence

Sponsors

EBEB Solutions, That Sounds Fun Network, Follow 2 Lead Coaching

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Organizations: Apple Podcasts, YouTube

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