Change can create massive turmoil. Organizations that undergo restructuring, management shifts, and new job responsibilities can create a whirlwind of confusion and bewilderment.
When you layer on employees’ concerns, dissatisfaction, even demoralization from such changes, it can become a leadership nightmare.
Leaders need to learn how to assess situations, make decisions and take action often without the benefit of collaboration or advice.
Simply put, you need to rely on your inner knowledge and wisdom to lead your staff and transcend the turmoil of change.
This isn’t easy, and it takes practice. Like anything else, clarity about what you face ahead can bring you a long way on your learning curve.
Of course, it can be hard to stay motivated during times like these. Focus, self-awareness and resiliency, however, are attributes that leaders need to help their employees master in order to navigate these big waves of change. Some tips to consider…
+ Try to be objective and don’t personalize the situation.
+ Create a self-image of a confident person who has the courage and conviction to survive unknowns.
+ Ask role models for their best ideas on how to transcend change clearly and dispassionately.
One last thought…make sure everyone remembers the value of a good sense of humor. It may end up being your best friend when you need one.
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
– Nelson Mandela
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