In this episode of Chat the Chief, Bert Bean (CEO), Steve Wasik, and Katie Hillary dig into one of the most universal challenges leaders face today: navigating economic uncertainty. From downturns to shifting market signals to AI-driven disruption, uncertainty is everywhere but the great leaders are the ones who move toward it, not away from it. Bert, Steve, and Katie unpack how to recognize the early signs of economic change, how leaders should respond, which fundamentals never change, and how bold action creates opportunity even in downturns. You’ll walk away with a practical, battle-tested playbook for navigating uncertain times — for yourself, your team, and your business.

What You’ll Learn:

• What “economic uncertainty” actually means in today’s market
• How to know when to pivot vs. hunker down
• The leadership behaviors that matter most in volatile times
• Why action beats contemplation — every time
• How staying close to the front lines helps leaders see the truth faster
• The foundation you should never abandon, no matter the climate
• How to craft a “break glass in case of emergency” plan
• Why communication, consistency, and boldness separate top performers
• The mindset that turns downturns into massive opportunity

About the Podcast:

Chat the Chief is your microdose of leadership and culture — straight from a CEO navigating one of the fastest‑changing markets today. Bert Bean became CEO of Insight Global after starting as an entry‑level recruiter over 20 years ago. Now he’s giving listeners an unfiltered look into decision-making, purpose, resilience, and modern leadership. Alongside Culture Expert Steve Wasik and Sales Chief of Staff Katie Hillary, the trio explores the principles that make teams thrive and companies grow — no fluff, no sugarcoating, just real talk from real leaders.

About the Hosts:

Bert Bean joined Insight Global in 2005 as a recruiter and became CEO in 2018. Under his leadership, the company has doubled in revenue and expanded to 70+ offices worldwide. Bert is passionate about culture, growth, and empowering people personally, professionally, and financially.

Steve Wasik is VP of Talent Services within Insight Global’s Evergreen division and founder of Compass, IG’s culture + performance consulting team. He works with Fortune 500 leaders to build cultures that take great care of people and deliver exceptional results.

Katie Hillary is Chief of Staff in the Sales & Revenue organization at Insight Global. A former standout sales executive, she specializes in building systems that accelerate development, growth, and long-term success for individuals and the broader business.

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