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A source of anxiety for almost every leader is ambiguity. Not enough information, or clear direction, but action is required and people are looking to you. #Covid19 is such a time.
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A & #39;non anxious leader& #39; is able to move into he ambiguity and seek clarity because their anxiety is not infecting others and they are keeping others& #39; anxiety from infecting them. Its tricky and a discipline well worth practicing.
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A & #39;non anxious leader& #39; is a confusing term. It is in fact NOT someone who is not anxious. Not Yoda, as much as I love me some Yoda. It is someone who keeps their anxiety from spilling and doesn& #39;t catch others& #39; anxiety. So it can be anxious person, managing their anxiety.
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I think the more accurate term is & #39;calm presence.& #39; How does a leader, feeling all this pressure to lead and do, do, do and create content and connect with people.....how do you practice calm presence?
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A quick reminder from your friendly flight attendant, & #39;first put the mask on your own face before helping others.& #39; Want to be more productive, more efficient? First pay attention to your own well being. Do something life giving, notice your anxiety, name its source.
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"Cast your cares on God for God cares for you."
"Perfect love cast out all fear."
Let the love of God displace your anxiety before you do whatever is next.
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"Perfect love cast out all fear."
Let the love of God displace your anxiety before you do whatever is next.
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Leaders are prone to action which is often a gift, but in ambiguous, uncertain times, productivity can be an anxious response, not a strategic one.
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