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Upshift: How to Turn Pressure into Performance and Crisis into Creativity

Leading Blog

And too little of the associated stress is not good. But with too much stress we become overloaded, and we just feel like shutting down. We start to move toward this sweet spot when we switch from perceiving a stressful situation as a challenge rather than a threat. We have all formed over time how we deal with stress. “A

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Dealing with the Two Fronts of Every Crisis

Leading Blog

E VERY CRISIS places a leader between two fronts: Issue and Fear. Understanding the difference and managing both is key to dealing with a crisis successfully. There is the crisis where the issue is known, there is a procedure for handling it, and success in dealing with it comes down to proper execution of the solution.

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The Leadership Quality That Will Help You Get Comfortable With Crisis

Lead from Within

In times of crisis, one of the most important roles of leadership is setting an example that shows others how to respond. Here are some ways to bring understanding to your crisis leadership: Be approachable and available. Give people space to express their anxiety, stress and fears. The Leadership Gap.

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20 Articles to Help Leaders Navigate the COVID 19 Crisis

Great Leadership By Dan

After reading as many as you can, ask yourself the following question: “In five years, how do I want to be remembered for how I handled this crisis?” Focus On Trust: Successful Leadership In Times Of Crisis.(Forbes) 6 Ways You Can Show True Leadership During a Crisis (Inc.) How to Lead Through a Crisis (CCL) 16.

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How HR Can Promote Mental Health at Work: Actionable Advice to Help Your People Thrive

There’s a mental health crisis in America and HR leaders are on the frontlines. Download our guide to learn: How HR can embrace empathetic leadership. Ways to help employees fight burnout and stress. Mental health in the workplace has always been a top concern among many, but now we’re reaching an inflection point.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2023

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2023 curated just for you. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog : Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy) by Admiral William H. The Anxious Achiever is a book with a mission: to normalize anxiety and leadership. It can—and should—be harnessed into a force for good.

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How to Lead in Times of Crisis

Lead from Within

Most leaders believe they’re prepared to lead through a crisis. But after working with hundreds of executives as a leadership coach, I’ve found that many of them don’t fully understand what crisis leadership entails. Faced with an actual crisis playing out in real time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by uncertainty.

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How HR Can Promote Mental Health at Work (Actionable Advice to Help Your People Thrive)

There’s a mental health crisis in America and HR leaders are on the frontlines. Download our guide to learn: How HR can embrace empathetic leadership. Ways to help employees fight burnout and stress. Mental health in the workplace has always been a top concern among many, but now we’re reaching an inflection point.