In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Robin Bailey and guest co-host Kristy Jones (Achievers) sit down with Suzanne Knight, CEO of mBolden Consulting and global keynote speaker, to explore what it really takes to lead through disruption, complexity, and change.
Drawing from her executive experience at Walmart, Deloitte, and Philip Morris International, Suzanne reveals the real playbook for future-proofing leaders and organizations – one built on adaptability, resilience, and courage in the face of uncertainty.
From starting her own firm to advising Fortune 500 companies on transformation and performance, Suzanne shares powerful insights on how to navigate setbacks, maintain culture during upheaval, and find opportunity in crisis. Her philosophy? Something will always go wrong, but the best leaders turn those moments into growth.
You’ll hear about:
- Future-Proof Leadership: Why adaptability has replaced collaboration as the most critical leadership skill.
- Embracing Disruption: How to anticipate change, stay calm, and lead teams through uncertainty.
- Crisis as Catalyst: How setbacks can strengthen strategy, innovation, and resilience.
- Workforce Trends: Why leaders need to plan for shorter career cycles, automation, and evolving skill sets.
- Culture & Retention: How to preserve trust, clarity, and engagement during mass change or return-to-office mandates.
- Start Less, Finish More: Why prioritization and focus drive stronger results than multitasking ever could.
- Wellness & Leadership: Why sustainable success depends on treating leadership like a marathon, not a sprint.
- Never Waste a Good Crisis: How to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.
If you’re a business leader, HR professional, or entrepreneur looking to lead with purpose and stability in a rapidly changing world, this conversation is a must-listen.
We talk about:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 04:00 Why adaptability defines the modern leader
- 09:00 Turning setbacks into strategy
- 14:00 Future-proofing your team and organization
- 18:00 Building culture in times of change
- 24:00 The art of prioritization and focus
- 31:00 Wellness, leadership, and long-term performance
- 35:00 The trees Suzanne is planting for future leaders
Connect with Suzanne
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skknight/
- Website: https://suzanneknight.com/
Connect with Us
- LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald
- Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group
