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 'non anxious leader' is able to move into he ambiguity and seek clarity because their anxiety is not infecting others and they are keeping others' anxiety from infecting them. Its tricky and a discipline well worth practicing.

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A 'non anxious leader' 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't catch others' anxiety. So it can be anxious person, managing their anxiety.

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I think the more accurate term is 'calm presence.' 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, 'first put the mask on your own face before helping others.' 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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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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Leadership in ambiguous, high pressure, unprecedented, 'everyone offering zoom resources' time requires MORE intentionality of anxiety triggers. Be kind to yourself. No one else really knows what they are doing either. We're all leading into the unknown.

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