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Liminal experiences, described by Harvard Business Review as “a prolonged separation from normal ways of being and doing,” could be considered a hallmark of personal and professional life in the 2020s. But uncertainty does not necessarily mean instability. “It’s easy to become distracted by the challenging economic, social, and geopolitical context in which organizations currently operate,” says HBR. Instead, leaders who commit to two key actions – asking the big questions and focusing on the fundamentals – can help their teams build strength and resilience. More ➡ https://lnkd.in/gy_eGriW

How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable (by Laura Empson and Jennifer Howard-Grenville) Key points: **What do you value? **Where do we stand? **How can we move ahead? Focus on the Fundamentals: **Step back and take stock. **Strengthen the ties that bind. **Hold fast and stay true. https://lnkd.in/ewhtAzty

I’ve been working with my business owner clients on their 2025 budgets – and almost all of them just laugh at me. It’s impossible to predict the future! What will the economy do? What will happen with the election? Many have seen projects put on hold… How can you plan? I agree it’s hard. But this is when leadership is the most important! 🤔 What do you value? This shouldn’t waiver… 🤔 Where do we stand? Be honest. Are you on a solid financial foundation… 🤔 How do we move forward? Consider various scenarios. As outlined in the HBR article titled How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable by Laura Empson and Jennifer Howard-Grenville, as leaders we to focus on the fundamentals with three actions… 1. Step back and take stock. Your core purpose is to deliver value to your clients. Are you doing all that you can? What could you do differently now? 2. Strengthen the ties that bind. Support your people – recognizing their different experiences and expertise. Collaborate and work together on projects such as the one suggested above. 3. Hold fast and stay true. Two sailing references for navigating storms -- Hold on as this too will pass and stay the course keeping true to your values. When the storm ends and the future seems more stable, you will be a stronger company ready to take on all challenges. How are you navigating through this period? Do you agree with these steps? Comment below

3 Questions to Guide Your Leadership in Uncertain Times... In a world full of instability and political turbulence, feeling unsettled or anxious has become the norm. As a result, many of us are having “liminal experiences,” which involve a prolonged separation from normal ways of being and doing. As a leader, you can use these three questions to anchor yourself and your team in uncertain, liminal times.   What do you value? Use this moment to revisit your core values. The events around us highlight what truly matters. Reflect on what triggers strong emotions in you—it’s often a signal of your deeper beliefs. Knowing your values will ground you in times of flux.   Where do we stand? Reassess your organization’s purpose and principles. This isn’t mere introspection; it’s crucial for clarifying your direction. Your team looks to you for stability, and understanding where you and your organization stand will help you unite your team.   How can we move ahead? Liminal periods can lead to feelings of cynicism or helplessness, but they’re also opportunities for growth. Avoid the urge to retreat. Instead, view this as a time to innovate and discard outdated assumptions.

With the US presidential election results in, we're stepping into a time of change with no clear playbook. I came across some valuable insights in this HBR article on how to navigate these unprecedented shifts and manage uncertainty. The main takeaway I learnt is to focus on the fundamentals. 1️⃣ Step back & take stock 2️⃣ Strengthen connections 3️⃣ Stay grounded & true to your values One powerful insight I came across: '...liminal experiences can be invitations to reflect, reach out, and reorient — not simply to feel lost at sea.' A timely reminder that moments of transition offer opportunities for growth and direction, rather than just uncertainty. #changemanagement #leadership #adaptability

In today’s world, where change is constant, we find ourselves in what Harvard Business Review calls “liminal times”—moments of uncertainty when familiar paths are breaking, but new ones have yet to fully form. These times offer a unique opportunity to lean into core values, strengthen partnerships, and redefine strategies for the challenges of tomorrow. 1️⃣ Stay True to Purpose. 2️⃣ Strengthen Connections. 3️⃣ Embrace Adaptability. As we navigate these uncertainties, we’re reminded of a powerful truth: beyond every challenge, there lies the potential for profound transformation. https://lnkd.in/eSxtAs-3

I’ve been working with my business owner clients on their 2025 budgets – and almost all of them just laugh at me. It’s impossible to predict the future! What will the economy do? What will happen with the election? Many have seen projects put on hold… How can you plan? I agree it’s hard. But this is when leadership is the most important! 🤔 What do you value? This shouldn’t waiver… 🤔 Where do we stand? Be honest. Are you on a solid financial foundation… 🤔 How do we move forward? Consider various scenarios. As outlined in the HBR article titled How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable by Laura Empson and Jennifer Howard-Grenville, as leaders we to focus on the fundamentals with three actions… 1. Step back and take stock. Your core purpose is to deliver value to your clients. Are you doing all that you can? What could you do differently now? 2. Strengthen the ties that bind. Support your people – recognizing their different experiences and expertise. Collaborate and work together on projects such as the one suggested above. 3. Hold fast and stay true. Two sailing references for navigating storms -- Hold on as this too will pass and stay the course keeping true to your values. When the storm ends and the future seems more stable, you will be a stronger company ready to take on all challenges. How are you navigating through this period? Do you agree with these steps? Comment below

How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable. I've been sharing this advice with clients lately: Focus on YOUR organization's vision, mission, and values that help you create your organization's culture. THAT focus is what everyone needs to align to while working with you. That unifying focus will enable you to create or reaffirm a team - who may well have very different political, socio-economic, etc views. However, when they're working with you to fulfill YOUR organization's mission, help them understand and align with your vision & values. They can work together with unified focus. Check out what HBR.org has to say about this...

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲! 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 #𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁!  The authors describe “𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 – 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵.” To survive these uncertain periods of feeling suspended between what once was and what is yet to come – and grow through them – they recommend ‘asking the big questions’ and then to ‘focus on the fundamentals.’     Our monthly #ThermoformingReport provides industry insights, niche news, and talent highlights—plus an article significant to the current manufacturing or recruiting market.      📰𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/ee3mquK7   🌐𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/grzVRq3A    𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙗𝙤𝙭? Click here: https://lnkd.in/g8WYvhvg    𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬! At The Siena Group, we are your #Thermoforming #TalentPartner!     #SienaGroup #ThermoformingReport #Thermoforming #Newsletter #manufacturing #TalentPartner #CrisisManagement #Crisis #Leadership #StrengthenYourSearch 

✅ Have you read the #ThermoformingReport yet? This article is referenced in Keith G Brown’s main article on "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀" --> https://lnkd.in/ecwisyWf