From Reacting to Regulating: Leadership That Holds Under Pressure

Pressure doesn’t just test leaders—it reveals the habits you’ve been running on for years. When deadlines tighten and emotions spike, do you get sharper and more connected… or do you slip into control, avoidance, or resistance? In this episode, Cindy Wentland sits down with Eric Thompson, founder of Lift Leadership, to unpack what really happens to leaders and teams under pressure—and how to stay grounded, clear, and effective when it matters most. Eric draws on his background in baseball and...