Top 4 Tips On Leading Stressed Out Leaders
Anxiety. Stress. Fear.
You may not have it. You may not understand it.
However, you need to be equipped to lead teams through it.
Many of your team members are struggling to get out of bed in order to start work. They are struggling to go to bed because of work.
Here are 4 tips that you can begin immediately to help lead stressed out leaders.
Tip 1 | Provide Consistent and Clear Communication
Now more than ever you need to provide clear communication to your teams. They fill in the blanks with assumptions that hurt you, them and the organization. Communicate clearly and consistently. Even if you think they should know or should know why - you need to remind them. Leaders complaining about over-communication is better than assumptions made from no communication.
Tip 2 | Provide Consistent Check-Ins
Leaders need to know where they stand and check-ins provide that assurance. You need to know what’s happening with your leaders and without consistent check-ins, you really can’t be sure. Our check-in process has helped leaders across the country improve relationships and results.
Tip 3 | Provide Organizational Clarity
Leaders under stress are living in the fog of the Appalachians. It’s tough to see 5 feet in front of you. Give them the clarity they need to see what’s important and what to focus on. This is not your chance to micro-manage; this is your chance to develop your team and create a culture of ownership.
Tip 4 | Provide Training
Quality effective training and coaching can help your leaders overcome barriers and stress faster than any other type of development. If you believe in your leaders and need to help them overcome, call us today. We can help.
Bonus Tip: Provide coffee breaks on Zoom or in the office. Conduct meetings outside and walk the long way to the meeting. Ask your team members to walk during a portion of the meeting to help them recharge and get active.
Many of your leaders are stressed and it is impacting every aspect of their life at work and at home. While you cannot fix it for them - you can make sure you are doing what you can as a leader to help empower them.
