About this episode

The episode discusses science-backed strategies for effective leadership in uncertain times.

AI may be everywhere, but good leadership still depends on deeply human skills: sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to stay steady under pressure. In Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed Strategies for Mastering 21 Everyday Management Challenges, executive coach and economist Caroline Webb turns behavioral science into practical tools for managers. Then McKinsey veteran Jacqueline Brassey draws on Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World to explain how leaders can remain aware, flexible, and grounded when uncertainty pushes them toward old habits. Together, they offer a smarter way to lead through whatever comes next. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Shopify — Nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at shopify.com/daily FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠icaneatagain.com/daily ⁠for 30% off your first order. Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go…

People in this episode

Guests: Caroline Webb, Jacqueline Brassey

Topics covered

• leadership
• behavioral science
• management
• adaptability
• human skills

Keywords

• leadership
• management challenges
• behavioral science
• adaptability
• human skills

Sponsors

Shopify, FODZYME, Quince

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Organizations: Next Big Idea Club

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