Ed Robinson | How to Thrive as a CEO During Chaotic Times
????️ How to Thrive as a CEO During Chaotic Times—With Ed Robinson
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution podcast, host John Corcoran welcomes Ed Robinson, President of Capacity Building Solutions Inc., for a powerful conversation on what it takes to thrive—not just survive—as a CEO during times of uncertainty and disruption.
Drawing from more than two decades of experience coaching executives and business owners, Ed shares his firsthand journey of founding his firm during the economically turbulent years of 2000 to 2003 and how that adversity shaped his approach to leadership, strategy, and resilience. Ed’s no stranger to chaos—and in fact, he believes it’s in the chaos where real leadership emerges.
This episode goes beyond buzzwords and hype. Ed unpacks the practical strategies CEOs can use to regain their footing when everything around them feels unstable, including:
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Why economic turmoil can be the perfect time to reinvent your business
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The critical importance of being part of a peer-to-peer CEO group like Vistage
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How strong leadership habits and support systems can help you weather any storm
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What it means to lead with clarity, decisiveness, and compassion in crisis
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Why values-based leadership becomes more essential the harder the times get
Whether you’re leading a high-growth company, struggling through a downturn, or simply want to be more prepared for the next disruption, this episode is filled with actionable advice, hard-won lessons, and empowering encouragement.
