In a recent leadership session, a senior manager from a global technology company became emotional, revealing the intense pressure she faced. For months, she had been dealing with constant changes, including frequent updates to AI tools and roadmaps. On the same day, she learned from the CFO that a restructuring would likely lead to job losses within her team. This combination of stressors culminated in her emotional outburst during the meeting. Her experience underscores the difficulties leaders face in maintaining composure and providing direction when uncertainty looms over their teams.