Leading Well Under Pressure with Caroline Webb

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.

I'm excited to welcome Caroline Webb to the show this week. She is an economist, executive coach, former McKinsey partner and senior advisor to the firm, and the best-selling author of How to Have a Good Day. She's also been recognized by Thinkers 50 as one of the world's top executive coaches. Her new book, Leadership Intelligence, draws on psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to tackle 21 of the everyday challenges leaders face.

THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders and managers looking to lead more effectively under pressure, communicate with greater intention, and turn good leadership knowledge into better everyday behavior.

TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…knowing what good leadership looks like is one thing; practicing it when you're tired, stressed, or under pressure is another. Caroline explains how stress affects our ability to think and respond well, and shares practical ways leaders can pause, ask better questions, give clear feedback, and stay connected to what matters.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Stress and fatigue can make good leadership much harder to access in the moment.

Small habits can help leaders respond thoughtfully instead of reacting.

Better questions create space for people to share concerns and different perspectives.

Clear, specific feedback is a form of kindness, not a lack of empathy.

Taking a pause can lead to better decisions and better leadership.

WHAT I LOVE MOST…great leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about building the habits that help you respond with intention when it would be much easier to react. Running Time: 25:35

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Caroline's Book: Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed Strategies for Mastering 21 Everyday Management Challenges