Team One Thinking: Rethinking Leadership for Real Resilience

What does real resilient leadership look like — especially when uncertainty isn’t a one-off crisis but a constant reality?

In this episode of The Prepared Leader, Helen Lipscombe is joined by Steve Rabson-Stark from Then Somehow, a leadership coach who works with organisations to unlock resilience through purposeful change. Together, they explore what makes leadership teams thrive — or quietly unravel — under pressure.

You’ll hear:

• Why psychological safety is non-negotiable
• How to break out of silo thinking with “Team One” leadership
• Why charismatic leaders can be resilience risks
• The importance of safe conflict, listening, and unfinished answers
• And why agile, imperfect action often beats perfect planning

“If no one’s speaking and everyone agrees all the time, you’re in big trouble.”

Whether you’re leading a university, a public service team, or a commercial organisation, this conversation will challenge your assumptions — and give you practical ways to lead with confidence, curiosity, and resilience.

📩 Connect with Steve: steve@thensomehow.com | thensomehow.com
🔗 LinkedIn newsletter: Reimagining Leadership

Connect with Helen Lipscombe:
LinkedIn: Helen Lipscombe FBCI | LinkedIn
Website: Resilience Continuity | UK

YouTube: Resilience Continuity Consulting - YouTube

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