Leading Through VUCA — When the World Won't Sit Still

Leading Through VUCA — When the World Won't Sit Still

From The Leadership Contrarian by Michael Redman

January 17, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Michael Redman discusses the challenges of leadership in a VUCA world and offers insights on becoming a more effective leader amidst chaos.

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. 👉 Subscribe to The Leadership Contrarian newsletter: https://www.halfabubbleout.com/ — Michael Redman | The Leadership Contrarian CEO of Half a Bubble Out Business & Leadership Development

People in this episode

Host: Michael Redman

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • VUCA
  • resilience
  • change management
  • personal development

Keywords

  • leadership
  • VUCA
  • resilience
  • uncertainty
  • complexity
  • ambiguity
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Half a Bubble Out

Books & works: The Leadership Contrarian

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