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655. Leading Through Economic Uncertainty: Beyond Resilience to Strategic Influence

Economic uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption—it’s the environment leaders are operating in every day.

Tariffs, market volatility, geopolitical pressure, AI disruption, and shifting consumer confidence have changed how leadership must show up. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why resilience alone isn’t enough—and how strategic influence becomes the defining leadership skill when conditions are unpredictable.

You’ll hear:

Why people watch leaders more than plans during uncertainty

How calm, clarity, and stability outperform forced optimism

What influential…

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