Leading When You're Not Succeeding: How to Lead When the Chips Are Against You

In this episode of Sparks, Milly kicks off a powerful conversation on what it really means to lead when things aren't going to plan. Part of our mini-series on leadership and management, this one dives into the tough stuff—how to navigate failure, rebuild trust, and keep people motivated when success feels out of reach. It's real, it's reflective, and it's packed with insights that will stick with you long after the episode ends. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this one's for you.Connect with us on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-h-32a1127b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rourke-fiol-b5203426b/Interested in sparking something with us? Get in touch at [email protected] welcome to sparks04:49 Sometimes we actually might not know where we're not succeeding until it's too late.05:13 How do we get out of a difficult situation to make sure that we ultimately succeed?08:43 How did you measure success?12:34 How do you lead with emotion, taking into account people’s personal lives?17:26 Have you ever had to rebuild trust or confidence in your leadership after a rough setback?32:56 What do you do when you’re not succeeding because of an individual’s actions?38:33 How do you manage up?