# Are You Leading—or Merely Reacting to Instability?

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Podcast: [Harvard Business Review](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harvard-business-review-7777387)
Published: 2026-06-08T00:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are You Leading—or Just Reacting to Volatility? 17 Nov 2025 --- In a moment defined by volatility and constant curveballs, many leaders find themselves reacting instead of leading. In our latest IdeaCast episode, Brené Brown breaks down why today’s instability is pushing leaders into rapid, scarcity-driven decisions—and what it means to “settle the ball” and lead with more grounded clarity. Listen here: https://s.hbr.org/49kInFu ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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