Episode 51: How to Thrive in Chaos with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva in CEO on the Go Podcast by Gayle Lantz
Are you ready to lead in the new paradigm? A lot of leaders are struggling to move their business forward in new ways. In this new podcast, experienced executive advisor Gayle Lantz explores the people side of leadership. Whether it’s engaging your team or teaching them how to become problem solvers, CEO on the Go is the show to help you overcome these challenges. Featuring Gayle's own insights and special interviews with other leadership experts, authors and thought-leaders, this show is for busy leaders who want to learn. If you’re looking to move in a new direction, transform your organization, innovate, improve communication, attract top talent or simply build your confidence, you’ve come to the right place!
Reinvent or Be Reinvented: Why Stability Is No Longer the Goal
In this timely and compelling episode, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva shares why today’s business leaders must stop waiting for stability—and instead build the systems to thrive in nonstop disruption. Gayle and Dr. Nadya explore how reinvention has become a daily imperative for CEOs, why transformation often dies in middle management, and what executives can do right now to create a culture ready for constant change.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn why reinvention is no longer a one-time project, but a repeatable process that must be embedded into every organization’s DNA. Dr. Nadya breaks down three core disciplines—anticipate change, design change, and implement change—and explains how to operationalize them at speed. You’ll also hear how to overcome resistance, where most transformation efforts fail, and why reinvention must begin before decline, not after.
Who This Is For
- CEOs and C-level leaders navigating constant change
- Strategy, innovation, and transformation officers
- HR, L&D, and people leaders building change-ready cultures
- Consultants guiding reinvention journeys
- Any leader ready to turn chaos into opportunity
3 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Stability Is an Illusion—Reinvention Must Be Continuous
If you’re waiting for things to “go back to normal,” you’re already behind. Reinvention isn’t about surviving disruption—it’s about riding its waves. Treat it as a system, not a side project.
2. Reinvention Starts Before Decline, Not After
Companies that wait to act until they’re losing ground have only a 10% chance of recovering to their former performance. Reinvention must begin at peak performance, when it feels most unnecessary.
3. Resistance Is a Strategic Signal, Not a Roadblock
Resistance isn’t failure—it’s a sign of a healthy immune system. But most leaders try to convert the wrong people. Focus on finding and empowering the “golden 10%” who can tip the system forward.
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