In the current business environment of constant uncertainty — from tariff demands to geopolitical threats — finding a strategy to navigate crises is more valuable than ever.

Executives across a range of industries — from companies including Uber

, YouTube, General Motors

and Airbnb

— have faced their share of unique tests and, in some cases, turned around their companies. They shared their lessons learned with CNBC for the new prime-time series “Leaders Playbook,” premiering Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET.