# Leadership in crisis with Axel Dignass Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ueg-podcast-6404464/leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ueg-podcast-6404464/leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass.md Podcast: [UEG Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ueg-podcast-6404464) Published: 2025-07-22T22:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://ueg-talks-podcast.podigee.io/53-leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass Audio file: https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1995976-m-f74c240518efd9aebf867d47f47ac94f.mp3?source=feed Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ueg-podcast-6404464/episodes/leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass Duration seconds: 1708 ## Resource In this episode, host Egle speaks with former UEG President Axel Dignass about what it takes to lead in times of crisis. Drawing on his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axel reflects on the difference between being a boss and being a true leader. He shares thoughts on the value of empathy, transparency, and consistency, as well as how to build and sustain a resilient team. The conversation also touches on the challenges of going virtual, the importance of recognising team achievements, and the warning signs of toxic leadership. A must-listen for anyone looking to grow as a leader in uncertain times. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ueg-podcast-6404464/episodes/leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/ueg-podcast-6404464/leadership-in-crisis-with-axel-dignass.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.