Stress is bound to crawl into your team and life at some point. Pressures to make more with less is an ongoing problem for leaders across any business. But when the toughest times hit, it's important to not let it show, especially if you're the leader of the group. As Memorial Day came and went this year, I was reminded how critical leadership is in our world. Stories of heroics on the battlefield in WWII, WWI, and most any other war were shared across many TV channels and social media. The common theme in many of the stories came down to a person that stood above the rest and kept their cool and stayed focused on the win. Now don't get me wrong. I am not comparing War to business. The men and woman that protect our country are above any corporate workings. But the leadership traits are very similar. The most important factor is staying cool under pressure. Boil down the situation to the basics. Cut them into parts so it doesn't seem so daunting....now you have bite sized chunks of a problem instead of the whole thing...
Being a leader is about showing the path as well as walking the path. Get your hands dirty, join the fight and make things right as quickly as possible. No problem gets better with age!
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