The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 337 | Steve Cuss on Managing Leadership Anxiety, Spotting Unlikely Signs of Stress in Yourself, and How to Tame Your Fears in a Crisis
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Apr 30, 2020 Topics discussed include managing leadership anxiety, spotting signs of stress, navigating uncertainty post-pandemic, and strategies for addressing burnout in leadership roles
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Baptism By Fire In A Trauma ER
- Steve Cuss's first day as a level-one trauma chaplain plunged him into chaotic grief with multiple family members reacting violently to a sudden death.
- That crucible revealed his hidden inner life and began his long learning curve about managing anxiety under pressure.
Unique Drives Underlie Common Leadership Anxiety
- Leaders carry unique chronic anxieties rooted in childhood stories and personality (people-pleasing, perfectionism, etc.).
- Universal leader anxiety arises when expected answers or control are missing, triggering common stress responses.
Name False Needs And Ask For Feedback
- Identify the false need behind your anxiety (e.g., needing to be liked or always have answers) and name its real impact on behavior.
- Ask trusted loved ones what they notice when you're anxious to expose habitual responses you miss.