Leaders and their organizations face various challenges as we enter the last few months of 2024. Hiring freezes and year-end goals coupled with an election year have turned the pressure up causing many leaders to enter “stress behaviors”. To help us reset and position for a new year, co-hosts Brandon Smith and Randy Hain share their tips for navigating through uncertainty. Listen for insights on setting priorities, providing feedback, increasing workplace engagement and the ripple effect of showing gratitude.
2:00 Brandon and Randy share some of the challenges they see clients facing in Q4.
3:00 “Take a breath.” Randy explains the necessity of self-awareness and setting priorities.
5:00 Brandon talks Author vs. Editor and why leaders should be careful to avoid the hero trap.
7:30 Two-thirds of the workforce is disengaged.
12:30 Sharing positive feedback with your team.
14:00 The ripple effect of gratitude.
16:00 “Uncertainty drives anxiety.” Brandon highlights the need for scenario planning.
20:00 An activity to get feedback from your team.
21:30 The power of vulnerability.
Show Resources:
- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our additional podcast conversation on leading through uncertainty.
- Looking for additional guidance to drive leadership within your teams? Email: bsmith@myleadershipfoundry.com and rhain@myleadershipfoundry.com
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