Managing Your Team When the C-Suite Isn’t Providing Strategic Direction

September 10, 2025

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Lauren, a VP of operations at a high-growth tech firm, was stuck. The C-suite kept stalling on key decisions, including product investments, organizational restructuring, and resource allocations. As leadership froze, accountability rolled downhill, leaving Lauren to manage confusion, stalled progress, and a restless team.

Jenny Fernandez , MBA, is a corporate leadership consultant and executive coach who partners with senior leaders and their teams to become more adaptive, effective, and resilient. She is a faculty member at Columbia University and NYU, a TEDx Speaker, and a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can download her free Personal Branding and Self-Promotion e-book—a practical toolkit designed to empower your teams and enhance their skills—and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Kathryn Landis , MBA, is an executive coach and keynote speaker who teaches executive education at New York University. She helps senior leaders and their teams thrive in high-stakes moments—stepping into new roles, navigating complex change, and aligning on what matters most. You can download her free toolkit, Better Together: Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace, to help you bridge generational divides and lead more focused and effective teams. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Managing Your Team When the C-Suite Isn’t Providing Strategic Direction

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