How to Lead in Extreme Chaos with Irma Neal

The Growing your Team Podcast: Episode 272

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In today’s unpredictable world, chaos can strike a business at any moment. This could be sudden market shifts, internal disruptions, or team member struggles.

For many business owners, these moments test not just their strategy, but their ability to lead with clarity and confidence.

That’s where Irma Neal comes in. With a calm, grounded approach, she equips business owners to lead through the storm. She offers the tools, mindset, and guidance needed to stay steady and effective, no matter what challenges arise.

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In this Episode You’ll Hear:

  • Where to look for help in your business when you are the leader  
  • How to handle toxic team members 

  • How to be able to support your team members in situations of chaos 

  • How to navigate through both internal and external factors your business faces

  • How to avoid causing chaos in your small business 

  • Why being supportive and empathetic to your team members will create a healthy work environment 

About Irma Neal:

Irma Neal is a seasoned financial coach, leadership expert, and author of the Amazon Best Selling book Leading in Chaos: Insights to Lead Through the Storms. With decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations through organizational turbulence and leadership challenges, Irma has become a trusted voice in developing strategies to navigate uncertainty with resilience and empathy.

As an owner of Onyx Rising, a firm that specializes in leadership development and financial change management, Irma is passionate about helping leaders embrace love and care as powerful tools for overcoming chaos in the workplace.

 
Her book, Leading in Chaos, is a reflection of her belief that leadership rooted in love and empathy can guide organizations and teams through the toughest of storms. Irma advocates for using compassion and understanding as strategic approaches to leadership, especially in moments of crisis.
 
Irma is a former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, Vice President at two Fortune 500 corporations and the owner of four small businesses. Recently widowed, Irma has one son and two grandchildren.

How to Connect with Irma Neal:

Suggested Resources:

Get your copy of The Employer’s Guide To Financial Wellness: A Self-Assessment For A Thriving Workforce –   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ic4TEbMKyuUheQfvK5bDcYJX8b129DdO/view

Purchase a copy of Irma Neal’s Book, Leading in Chaos: Insights to Lead through the Storms – https://amzn.to/44Q8npq

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