this is work 717 leadership isn’t easy: tackling common challenges
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May 4, 2025 Discover the top challenges leaders face today, including leading while exhausted and transitioning from team member to leader. Explore how to build a sustainable high-performance culture and the difference between true communication and just sharing information. Learn about creating psychological safety for open conversations and why kindness might not always suffice in tough discussions. This engaging talk addresses vital strategies every leader needs to cultivate resilience and effectiveness in their organizations.
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Leading Under Fatigue Requires Rest
- Leaders often lead under fatigue yet neglect their own well-being while supporting their team.
- Leading well requires intentional recovery and rest practices to avoid burnout and maintain energy.
Empathy Needed for Leaders' Growth
- Leadership is challenging and often learned by trial and error without proper training.
- Teams need empathy for leaders as they develop while leaders must prioritize their own growth.
Keys to Sustained High Performance
- Sustainable high performance depends on grit, gratitude, and growth as core cultural traits.
- These traits should be hired for, developed, and retained for long-term team success.