Last year tested our limits on how we can handle change. We’re still testing those limits making a new epidemic: leadership weariness.
As we shift into a new post-pandemic season, we’ve discovered, we aren’t going back to a state of normalcy, but preparing for more changes. This disrupts your energy and output. And it’s no surprise.
The uncertainty of the issues surrounding Covid-19 can create a heavy, long-lasting weariness on you as a leader. I’m not talking about just being tired. I’m talking about the overall lacking of an ability to incur fresh mental awareness and actions.
Your employees are feeling this from all fronts, too. Pandemic issues coupled with the fight for social justice, racial equality, sending kids off to school, and hybrid schedules are directly affecting you and your team.
Think Like a Gold Miner for Renewed Energy
The general feeling of weariness comes from not focusing on the golden achievements that happen every day. Often, the mountain of problems encompasses our mental space making it hard to lead your team toward organizational success.
Gold miners have a big mountain to face. There’s a lot of dirt to sift through before they find the gold they are looking for.
Gold miners don’t focus on the tons of dirt they must move, they are looking for the smallest vein of gold running through it. They aren’t looking at that dirt, they are looking for the gold.
Once they find gold, no matter how little or how much, their energy is renewed. They are motivated to move more dirt and find more gold.
Shift your focus to the good that happens each day. Recognize accomplishments, no matter how small. Those are your golden nuggets.
Give yourself grace, just like you would any member of your team. Celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small they might feel. Trust your team to do their job well.
Look for your gold and let your energy be restored. Gold is all around you and once you notice, you will feel your energy level lift. When your energy level is lifted, you’ll be able to lead your team to success. Keep your focus on the gold.
To learn more about restoring your energy, let’s talk. Go for gold by scheduling your consultation today.
