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The Upside of Uncertainty

Leading Blog

I N The Upside of Uncertainty , Nathan and Susannah Furr assert that “Behind every uncertainty you are facing—even the unwanted and unpromising varieties—insight, growth, and possibility are waiting in the wings. In contrast to risk, uncertainty does not include any knowable outcomes—no probabilities to factor in.

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How Do I Help My Team Thrive During Uncertainty at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

You Can’t Stop The Uncertainty at Work, But You Can Learn to Live in Flux. To face a world in constant flux, and prepare for a future of uncertainty at work, you need more than resiliency. 8 Superpowers to help you prepare for Uncertainty at Work (and Life). 9:40 Eight superpowers to thrive during uncertainty at work.

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The Power of Pressure

Leading Blog

In The Power of Pressure , Dane Jensen says, “Pressure isn’t just a nasty by-product of life, it’s an essential input into high performance. Jensen has identified three factors common to all pressure that exist in some combination: high importance, high uncertainty, and high volume. This is where his Power of Pressure Model is helpful.

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4 Ways Leaders Instill Vitality and Defeat Uncertainty

Leadership Freak

Uncertainty is as certain as a sunrise. Use uncertainty. You give power to things you resist. Vitality is uncommon. Vitality is energy to thrive in difficulty. 4 Ways leaders instill vitality: #1. Ignoring… Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Uncertainty

Lead Change Blog

That’s a long time to live with the uncertainty of not knowing. Our brains perceive uncertainty as a threat. For me, both the pandemic and a medical condition were kicking me in the pants, urging me to let go of certainty and embrace the tension of uncertainty. The most precious thing in life is its uncertainty.”

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Leading Thoughts for March 21, 2024

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis on the need for both/and thinking: “Uncertainty alone does not trigger a defensive reaction. Uncertainty can be beneficial or detrimental. The different reactions to uncertainty depend on our level of threat.

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How to Look Forward with Confidence in Uncertainty

Lead from Within

I find that it’s especially helpful in times of struggle, difficulty and uncertainty—which makes it perfect for the world today. Everything can be taken from us, including all our freedoms, and in times of uncertainty it’s easy to feel that we have no options. These words say so much. But we always have a choice. The Leadership Gap.