Dan Rice: How Leaders Stay Calm in Chaos | EDGE 2026
Leadership Development
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19-Jun-2026
In this EDGE - Beyond The Stage 1:1, Dan Rice explains how leadership must evolve in a world defined by speed, volatility, and constant disruption. He shares practical principles for crisis leadership - from disciplined communication to taking a “tactical pause” - and argues that resilient organizations are built through CEO-led, deliberate leadership development. He also offers a direct view on Ukraine, why the war may continue, and why leaders and CEOs can no longer afford to treat geopolitics as a side issue.
Takeaways:
• Leaders need to push decision-making down and create learning organizations that can adapt faster.
• In crisis, “communication is critical” and disciplined processes create more agile teams.
• CEOs should take a “tactical pause” to reflect, learn, and improve judgment under pressure.
• Geopolitics is now a core business issue, and leaders need to understand its impact on people, markets, and strategy.
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