Navigating Leadership Shock: How to Regain Control with Pete Steinberg

Leadership is evolving, and even the most experienced leaders can find themselves struggling to keep up. In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Pete Steinberg, President of Innovative Thought and former Olympic rugby coach, explains the concept of Leadership Shock—when a leader suddenly feels out of control, ineffective, or overwhelmed after stepping into a new role or dealing with unexpected change. 

Drawing from decades of experience in leadership consulting and coaching high-performance teams, Pete shares actionable strategies to help leaders identify, navigate, and overcome leadership shock through authentic leadership principles. He also explores the role of AI in leadership development, the challenges of remote and hybrid leadership, and the future of workplace leadership. 

If you’re a leader—or an aspiring one—this episode will equip you with practical tools to regain confidence, control, and clarity in your leadership journey.