Leading without Burning Out

With the unbelievably sad George Floyd tragedy, traveling the East coast & Midwest these past few weeks with my wife, listening to the stories of job seekers struggling in this climate (whether or not they are working...everyone is struggling in some way), the world is hurting. As a result, an article from Talent Smart titled, “How Successful People Beat Stress and Avoid Burnout” caught my attention. This is a taxing time for us “fixers”. We want to fix all that’s wrong and causing the hurt, but in so many ways this is immensely bigger than any one person. Which can make some feel overwhelmed and hopeless and inspire others to do better. Or make some vacillate between both positions ... which is where I think most of us “fixers” lie. We have to take responsibility for our roles in the world. Stand up for what’s right. Protect our families. Be there for our team. Be the resource for our clients and our tribes. There was a quote from this Talent Smart article that resonated with me to help us be better leaders during this time of crisis while taking care of ourselves (because we can only be of use to others if we take care of ourselves through this trying time.). “From Insights To Action. At the heart of EQ (emotional intelligence) and leadership lies a whole set of delicate balancing acts: Sharing without oversharing, emotional honesty without emotional dumping or lashing out, the needs of the company with empathy for individuals, and information in the right amounts while the right timing. Add these three behaviors to your leadership repertoire, and you’ll be surprised how far they go to carry your team through these changing times.” If you ever want to chat, or need a sounding board, please let me know. I read and respond to every email. Be well, Doug Doug Myrick | Insurance Policy Centres LLC | 305.941.3684 | www.dougmyrick.com