How Leaders Build a Clear North Star

Jordan Redshaw and Michael Apollo discuss how leaders can build a clear organizational North Star, distinguish a true crisis from everyday urgency, and empower teams to make better decisions under pressure—and why this matters for leadership focus, trust, team alignment, performance, and organizational resilience. Jordan Redshaw is Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Communications at NATIONAL Public Relations, with deep experience in corporate communications, stakeholder relations, digital strategy, community engagement, crisis response, and advising leaders through complex, high-pressure environments. Michael Apollo is a leader in executive and team development, CEO and Founder of the Mindful Institute and host of the Leading Minds Revealed podcast. Watch the full episode:    • Leading Through Urgency Without Panic | Jo...   Timestamps 00:00 Defining a Clear Mission 01:00 Decentralized Leadership and Workload Management 02:00 Why High-Performing Teams Empower Decision-Making 03:00 The Cost of Unclear Direction 04:00 Crisis, Reactivity, and Urgency 05:00 How to Identify a True Crisis 06:00 Using a North Star to Stay Focused 07:00 Building Long-Term Trust with Stakeholders #LeadingMindsRevealed #Clarity