Picnic in a Thunderstorm

In a moment where things feel like they’re slipping, what does control even look like?This week on Balance of Power, Shannon Phillips, Leah Ward, and Annalise Klingbeil step into a rough stretch for the Conservatives and unpack what happens when a party starts to wobble. From by-election losses to internal pressure, they walk through how instability takes hold and what it really takes to stop it.First: stopping the bleeding. What actually works when things start to slip? Is this about discipline, tone, or something deeper inside the operation?Then: the reset question. What does a real reset look like and who has to change for it to land? Can you adjust the message without changing the messenger?And finally: the long game. What does opposition look like when there’s no quick path back? How do you rebuild credibility, keep a team together, and plan for three years instead of three months?Strategy, tone, internal pressure, and what it means to lead when things aren’t going your way.Welcome to Balance of Power.Have a comment or idea? Email us at [email protected] the Strategists Podcast Network Patreon for ad-free episodes and access to our exclusive Discord:https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodMentioned in this episode:Stand Up for Alberta’s Public Librarieshttps://www.caplibraries.ca/stand-up-for-albertas-public-libraries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.