“Make sure you’re not following someone’s ghost. If you’ve taken over the leadership role from someone else, instead of following in their footsteps or throwing away everything they did, instead, make sure that you are leading in your own way.” – Nicole Trick Steinbach
Linda Yates recently welcomed me onto her podcast, IntHERrupt podcast.
IntHERrupt is in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide (as of May 2024) and has hosted many extraordinary guests. It was a joy to join the community of global women in leadership who are choosing to disrupt the status quo.
I’m thrilled to share a powerful conversation with Linda Yates, focusing on how leaders can combat stress effectively. We dive deep. I share my experiences in global leadership and personal coaching, sharing powerful insights on managing stress, embracing bravery, and thriving in challenging environments.
We also explore the impact of stress, maintaining creativity, embracing feedback, and cultivating the skill of bravery. Linda and I discuss the critical role of lifting others in leadership and nurturing diverse perspectives within teams.
The biggest thing we can learn from this episode is that managing stress effectively in leadership roles not only enhances personal well-being but also fosters creativity, innovation, and resilience, allowing leaders to thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
Key Topics:
Bravery is a Skill for Leaders
We discuss how bravery as a skill can liberate a leader to be more innovative and more engaged with their teams. We each share specific techniques and experiences to help you create and lead teams to even more impact and growth.
Keep Organization Simple and Effective
Implement a structured weekly or monthly process that is simple and clarifies your work as a leader, including action items, decisions, collaborations, and celebrations. This process ensures clarity and reduces stress by keeping you and your team aligned and focused.
Prioritize Self-Care
As a leader, you set the tone of your team’s experience and impact. Stress management isn’t just about managing tasks but also about managing your health. Prioritize rest, sleep, and personal care to maintain balance and enhance creativity and innovation. Ensure that you ask for help and hold your boundaries, so that your team can too.
Create Brave Spaces
As leaders, it’s crucial to foster environments where important conversations can be had with bravery and vulnerability, especially for neurodiverse individuals. This inclusion not only nurtures innovation but also helps in building a supportive and resilient team. A brave space is an effective space of growth.
Listen to the full episode here.
How do you engage in self-care while you lead brave teams? Share below.