Ken Banta Examines Leadership Presence in an Age of Volatility

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has released a new Substack article titled “Seeing Around Corners: Leading in an Age of Volatility,” published November 20, 2025.

Drawing on insights from a recent Vanguard Forum for General Counsel, Banta explores how leadership today is less about having perfect answers and more about presence. In an environment defined by regulatory upheaval, political complexity, and rapid change, the article highlights why calm, clarity, and humanity have become core leadership capabilities.

The piece examines the evolving role of the General Counsel from legal advisor to navigator of enterprise risk, culture, and uncertainty. Through candid reflections from senior leaders, Banta underscores how trust, emotional intelligence, and alignment across functions enable organizations to act decisively even when the path forward is unclear.

“Seeing Around Corners” offers timely perspective for leaders seeking to guide teams through disruption with confidence, steadiness, and purpose when volatility has become the norm.

To read the full article on Substack, click here.

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