331: Leadership in an Era of Disruption with Ken Banta

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsEvery organization talks about leadership and agility, but few know how to make them real when disruption hits. When the pace of change never slows, how do you lead with clarity instead of reacting in chaos? In this episode, I’m joined by Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network and author of Seeing Around Corners: Leadership in an Era of Disruption. Together, we explore what it really takes to lead with clarity and confidence when the pace of change never slows down. Ken and I discuss how self-awareness, adaptability, and influence are redefining leadership for the next decade— and how PMO and transformation leaders can move from simply managing change to anticipating it. You’ll learn how to shift from task-focused management to outcome-driven leadership that builds executive trust and drives measurable business value. The best leaders aren’t just delivering projects. They’re strategy navigators who connect the C-suite vision with on-the-ground execution. When PMO and transformation leaders build that bridge, they become the early-warning system executives rely on to see around corners and deliver lasting IMPACT.  What You'll Learn:  ✅ What “seeing around corners” really means in practice ✅ How to use self-awareness to lead with credibility and purpose ✅ The difference between management and adaptive leadership ✅ Why PMO leaders are the translation link between the C-suite and delivery teams ✅ How adaptability and agility turn disruption into measurable IMPACT  It’s time to get clear on what true leadership looks like in an era of disruption and how to evolve fast enough to stay ahead of it. 👉 Press play to discover how leadership built on awareness, agility, and trust helps PMO and transformation leaders turn uncertainty into IMPACT. Connect with Ken: Follow him on LinkedIn Visit www.thevanguardnetwork.com P.S. Ready to lead where strategy happens? The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the coaching, tools, and community you need to stop operating like a support function and start driving the business outcomes your executives are counting on. Click here to learn more! 🚀Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast!I welcome your feedback and insights! I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online!Warmly,Laura BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS