True leadership isn’t defined by titles or perfect conditions. It’s forged in pressure, in moments when clarity, courage, and conviction matter most. In his latest article, Eric Torigian, Managing Partner of TCG’s Interim and Fractional Services Division, shares lessons on how real leadership shows up when it matters most, and how TCG’s Fractional HR practice helps organizations lead through uncertainty with confidence and results. Read the full article to learn how practical, people-first leadership can turn chaos into clarity.
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1wPowerful perspective… and one that reflects what real leadership looks like when the pressure is highest. The examples you shared reinforce a truth I’ve seen across large, complex organizations: strategy matters, but it’s the clarity, courage, and alignment of leaders that determine whether a company pulls through or falls apart. As I continue my CHRO search, I’m especially drawn to roles where that kind of grounded leadership is needed...places navigating transition, growth, or reinvention. The work you describe is exactly why HR belongs at the center of stabilizing organizations… not just as a function, but as a partner in turning chaos into momentum.