34. Embracing Adaptive Leadership

In this dynamic episode of Power Skills with Janna, we dive into a critical leadership skill for today’s whirlwind of change: Embracing Adaptive Leadership. Change is messy, complex, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s where growth thrives. Drawing on Ronald Heifetz’s framework, Janna unpacks how to navigate uncertainty with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration, not control. With neuroscience insights (think amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex), stories of leaders turning chaos into opportunity, and practical tools, this episode shows how to empower teams to co-create solutions. From diagnosing challenges to celebrating adaptability, Janna helps you turn storms into stepping stones.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to distinguish technical problems from adaptive challenges with human factors.
• Neuroscience-backed ways to regulate stress for clarity and empathy.
• Strategies to empower others and foster cross-pollination for innovation.
• How to experiment, iterate, and celebrate to build resilience.
• A weekly challenge to spark adaptability with a SMARTER goal.

🎧 Tune in for reflection prompts, stories like a leader’s merger turnaround, and a roadmap to lead through change without all the resistance. Connect on LinkedIn or Instagram @PowerSkillsDevelopment, or visit www.PowerSkillsDevelopment.com. Subscribe to Power Pause for weekly nudges to lead with intention. Lead wisely, friends!