Don’t Steal the Struggle
“Whew life starts out so hard!” I asked her if they ever helped these turtles during this first part of their life.
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VUCA + P
More and more, we add to VUCA the reality of Polarization—a sad but expanding spread of extremism —a divisive way of thinking and acting.
Exercise Your Leadership Muscles
Our contribution to the world is diminished by our lack of connection. The longer we stay apart, the harder it will be to reconnect.
We Need To Calm Down To Find Our Reasoned Choice
A basic concept of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism is captured in the idea of Reasoned Choice. A quote from the Greek philosopher Epictetus sheds light on the meaning of Reasoned Choice.
What is my role in this?
Being curious allows you to ask, “What is at the root of what is going on here?” and “What is my role in this?”
There’s a Bit of Stan in Each of Us
Acute anxiety is a transient state of heightened stress caused by circumstances that feel threatening. One is typically very aware of the threat and consciously aware of acute anxiety. When you’re speeding down the highway, the flashing red lights of the police car pulling you over cause acute anxiety.
Stan and The Four D’s
Acute anxiety is a transient state of heightened stress caused by circumstances that feel threatening. One is typically very aware of the threat and consciously aware of acute anxiety. When you’re speeding down the highway, the flashing red lights of the police car pulling you over cause acute anxiety.
“What If?” Scenarios Often Create Uncertainty, Not Clarity
When your world lacks certainty, your brain automatically searches for patterns to calm down. When the pace of change increases, your brain must work even harder. Yet not all change is equal. For many leaders, workplace disruptions can produce significant anxiety.
Beware of Your Leadership Strengths in Our VUCA World
Leading during periods of high anxiety can cause automatic decisions, leading you to be stressed and impede your team’s effectiveness.
VUCA can be managed to reduce anxiety through effective leadership
Self-differentiation is not a goal to achieve, rather it is a lifelong journey of growing in maturity.