Leading While Stuck in Space

In this episode of Lead With That, Ren and Allison explore the vast expanse of space in the context of leadership. On June 5, 2024, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore journeyed into space for an 8-day trip to the International Space Station. To their surprise, returning to Earth became more complicated than expected. They were delayed several times due to a myriad of issues. On March 28, 2025, after 286 days – almost 9 months – at the space station, Williams and Wilmore safely returned back to Earth. 

While life in space is much different from Earth, the leadership skills and resilience the astronauts showed in the face of uncertainty are tools that other leaders can relate to. Ren and Allison discuss what we can learn from their courageous journey, and lead with that.  

 

What to Explore Next:  

8 Practices for More Resilient Leadership-  https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/8-steps-help-become-resilient/  

How to Lead Through a Crisis- https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-lead-through-a-crisis/  

Why You Should Collaborate Across Boundaries- https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/boundary-spanning-the-leadership-advantage/  

 

Related Solutions:  

Resilience Training- https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/resilience-training/  

Boundary Spanning Leadership Training- https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/boundary-spanning/ 

Leadership Paradox Training- https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/leadership-paradox/