So…What the VUCA is Happening?

What do you do when there’s no playbook? In the newest episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with former professor and University of Richmond Associate Professor of Management, Patricio Duran, to talk about navigating the uncertainty and constant change facing today’s leaders. They cover COVID, AI, oil & gas, geopolitics, workforce challenges, and yes, even the toilet paper shortage. From there, they unpack VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—and how leaders can make thoughtful decisions when there isn’t always a clear path forward. They also get into: • How optimism and rationality work together • Turning threats into opportunities • Why evidence-based hope matters • What leaders can actually control • How different perspectives can lead to better decisions • Why cultural intelligence matters in business Let’s Get It On: Jennifer McGee –   / jennifer-m-mcgee   Patricio Duran -   / patricio-duran-a07165a   The O&G Spot – https://www.theoandgspot.com/ Be sure to subscribe and like this episode! If you or anyone you know would like to be a guest, please email jen@theoandgspot.com The O&G Spot is presented by Jennifer McGee and produced by FORME Marketing. https://www.theoandgspot.com/   / jennifer-m-mcgee   https://forme-mktg.com/ Copyright 2026 © The O&G Spot