Ken Banta Explores How Leaders Turn Geopolitical Risk into Strategic Advantage

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has released a new Substack article titled “Turning Geopolitical Uncertainty into Leadership Opportunity,” published November 23, 2025.

In the article, Banta examines how rising geopolitical risk is reshaping leadership expectations and elevating the role of the General Counsel as a critical guide for organizations. Drawing on insights from a recent Vanguard Network conversation with senior legal executives, he shows how effective leaders move beyond reacting to headlines and instead translate global volatility into clear, focused action.

The piece highlights how GCs are uniquely positioned to connect legal judgment, business fluency, and enterprise risk, helping leadership teams filter noise into insight and align boards around what truly matters. Banta argues that high-performance leadership today is less about predicting geopolitical outcomes and more about providing clarity, context, and confidence amid uncertainty.

The article offers timely perspective for leaders navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.

To read the full article on Substack, click here.

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