Your Ally in Leadership

Your Ally in Leadership

When Leaders Freeze, Keep Moving Forward

How to stand out in uncertain times and move your career forward with confidence.

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Stephanie Chung
Oct 09, 2025
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Hi Leader,

If you’ve been watching the headlines, you know the word of the week: uncertainty.

The government may be shut down, but your career shouldn’t.

Even if you don’t feel the impact directly, you’ll feel the ripple effect.
Promotions slow down.
Hiring freezes.
Leaders get cautious.

In moments like this, most professionals go quiet. They wait for things t…

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