Is a Recession Coming? Here’s What Smart Leaders Are Watching (#14)
Leadership Career Accelerator: Build Executive Presence, Influence With Impact & Get Promoted · 2026-02-06 · 3 min
Episode notes
Feeling like the economic headlines just got worse—again? You're not imagining it. Layoffs are rising, markets are rattling, and the question on everyone's mind is: what's coming next? If you’re a leader or aspiring one, these moments of uncertainty matter most. But panic doesn’t help—and prediction isn’t strategy. What does help? Knowing the real signals to watch and how to prepare wisely, without overreacting. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 3 key indicators that reveal what’s really happening in the economy (and what’s just noise) How to read reports like JOLTS, Challenger, and Continuing Claims like a leadership dashboard The three economic scenarios ahead—and how to prepare for each What leaders and career-builders should do now to stay valuable and steady no matter the outcome Press play to get clear, grounded insight on the real economic signals—plus practical steps to lead, prepare, and protect your momentum through any scenario.