We did something a little different this week a crossover with Erin and Lori from BROADcast for Manufacturers. We tackled how fear based leadership and economic uncertainty are gutting decision-making, hiring, and trust across the shop floor.

We dug into why leaders freezing up or worse, constantly changing course is killing morale and productivity. A recent Russell Reynolds report gave us a solid starting point, but the real value came from real experience: what happens when leaders react instead of lead.

We also discussed how different generations respond under pressure, why some Gen Z workers are stepping up faster than expected, and what shifting promotion trends mean for the future of your workforce.

Highlights:

• The one-two punch of analysis paralysis and zigzag leadership.
• How fear-based decisions erode trust and slow teams down.
• What Gen Z expects from leadership—and how they’re rising.
• The missed cost of inaction in uncertain times.
• Why clarity beats control every time.

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