Leaders as Containers of Ambiguity
What is the best way to support anxious team members during times of uncertainty?
When the terrain is unclear and people want guidance, leaders must serve as containers of ambiguity.
Shereef Bishay - Start-up founder
What if we could end 2021 feeling accomplished and complete? What if we could help our teammates, direct reports, and even leaders to do the same? What if we could all set ourselves up for a truly restful holiday season and return to work in 2022 feeling excited and rejuvenated instead of depleted and stressed?
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What is the best way to support anxious team members during times of uncertainty? When the terrain is unclear and people want guidance, leaders must serve as containers of ambiguity.
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Ending with intention invites the opposite of all the above. We feel more relaxed. We learn from our efforts (and leverage them in the New Year). We think more strategically and end up focusing on more of the right things. By cramming less onto our plates and ending with intention, we are more impactful – not less – and we feel far more fulfilled.