Tackle emotional uncertainty head-on with these three strategies every executive should implement to successfully lead their teams regardless of what else is happening in the world.
It’s a new year with a new president, and our divided country's emotions are still running high. Regardless of who you voted for, the hard truth is that half of the country is happy with the outcome, and half is not.
While the office is not the place for politics, now more than ever, teams need executives who can lead with courage and resilience in the face of change and help inspire confidence to accelerate growth regardless of what else is happening in the world.
That’s why now is a good time to remind your team why their input is valued and hit the reset button with achievable goals for the coming year.
Keep reading for three key areas of focus managers and directors can implement to help their teams put aside their differences and focus on something everyone can rally behind—your company's goals.
Practice Transparency and Honesty. You might not always have the answers—and that’s ok—but you can empathize with the desire to want to know. No matter the situation, share as much as you can and reassure your team that you support their concerns and will share more information when you can. Reinforce a sense of purpose and shared vision.
Emphasize Clear Communication. Set clear and achievable goals with calm and confident direction. Encourage teamwork and collective problem-solving to help keep employees engaged and motivated around a common objective.
Avoid the Red Zone. Take a temperature reading on how everyone feels about a particular project or their workload in general. If emotions are running high, don’t be afraid to reschedule meetings to a time when you feel like everyone is less stressed and will be more productive. Celebrate small wins along the way to help boost morale.
No one can predict the future. There will always be economic shifts, organizational changes, global events, and project failures. These are things that everyone can agree to, and from that mindset, you can also agree to work together to get through them.
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