Staying Calm Under Pressure - How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Lead Better with Anna Liotta

Leaders today face unprecedented stress from managing multiple generations and navigating constant change. Many are powering through, operating on fumes, or numbing out just to make it through the day.But what if the answer isn't pushing harder? What if it's learning to work with your nervous system instead of against it?Gayle Lantz speaks with Anna Liotta, a pioneering thought leader in generational intelligence and nervous system resilience. Anna is the author of Vagus Nerve Reset Decoded and works with organizations to help leaders build sustainable capacity rather than just muscling through.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Staying-Calm-Under-Pressure---How-to-Regulate-Your-Nervous-System-and-Lead-Better-with-Anna-Liotta

As we enter 2026, the workplace continues to evolve with five generations working side by side. Leaders who understand generational expectations and adapt their leadership style will be better positioned to retain top talent and build thriving organizations.But many leaders still struggle with outdated assumptions about different generations, from work ethic to technology adoption. Understanding these generational codes is no longer optional; it's essential for organizational success.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Leading-in-2026--Navigating-the-Multigenerational-Workplace-with-Anna-Liotta

Before you set new goals this year, it might be worth questioning old beliefs—because not every belief you have should come with you into the new year.Beliefs can be sneaky. They run the show in the background, influencing how we lead, the decisions we make, and how we react—often without us even realizing it. If we don't bring them into the light, they quietly run the program.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/10-Common-Beliefs-Holding-Leaders-Back-and-How-to-Let-Them-Go

The holidays can amplify everything: joy, stress, reflection and different emotions. For leaders, this season often feels like both a gift and a weight.In this episode, Gayle Lantz explores an often-overlooked quality that strengthens leadership: lightness. Not frivolity, but the kind of lightness that comes from clarity, perspective, and the ability to not take everything so seriously.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Less-Weight-More-Light---How-to-Move-Forward-without-Burning-Out

Many executives average just six and a half hours of sleep a night, yet sleep and rest are essential for sharp thinking, sound judgment, and creativity. The problem? Most leaders treat rest as something to be earned rather than a strategic necessity.Gayle Lantz challenges the myths and beliefs about rest that keep leaders from getting the restorative downtime they truly need. As she explains, "Rest isn't a reward that you earn by pushing yourself to the brink. It's not lazy."Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Finally-Get-the-Real-Rest-You-Need

The holidays aren't just for catching up, they're a strategic opportunity to accelerate your goals. But many conversations stay frustratingly surface-level, leaving us drained rather than energized.Gayle Lantz shares why talking about your aspirations out loud during this season could be the most powerful action you take for the year ahead. As she explains, "What you focus on grows. What you talk about grows even faster."Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Voice-Your-Vision---Steering-Conversations-to-Achieve-Your-Biggest-Goals

Leadership development doesn't always happen in a boardroom. Sometimes the most transformational insights come from stepping completely outside your familiar environment and immersing yourself in a radically different way of life.Gayle Lantz speaks with Oli Raison and Boris Maguire, co-founders of Safarini Leadership. They guide executives on six-day wilderness treks in northern Kenya alongside Samburu warriors and elders.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Inspiring-Your-Transformational-Journey---Leadership-Lessons-from-Africa-with-Oli-Raison--Boris-Maguire

Most of us practice gratitude by looking back, reflecting on the year, mining our memories for moments worth celebrating. But what if gratitude could be a leadership tool that shapes your future instead of just honoring your past?Gayle Lantz introduces a powerful concept she calls "gratitude forward," the practice of being thankful for what's coming, even when you can't name it yet.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Gratitude-Forward---Thankful-for-Whats-Coming

Change is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, and traditional change management approaches are no longer sufficient. Leaders need a new way to navigate constant transformation, one that puts people at the center.Gayle Lantz speaks with Mohammad Anwar and Frank Danna, co-authors of Love as a Change Strategy. (Other co-authors are Jeffrey Ma and Christopher Pitre.) Together they previously wrote Love as a Business Strategy, which chronicled their culture transformation journey.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Leading-Change-with-Love---A-People-First-Approach-with-Mohammad-Anwar--Frank-Danna

Many leaders feel stuck trying to predict the future and create perfect plans. But the most powerful move isn't necessarily predicting or planning. It’s simply staying open--being willing to explore new and emerging opportunities.As Gayle Lantz explains, "Sometimes the next opportunity is not in the direction that you assumed it would be. It's in the direction that shows up once you're already moving."Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Stay-Open-to-Unpredictable-Paths-Whats-Your-Next-Move