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Self-leadership during times of transition

Self-leadership during times of transition

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Self-leadership during times of transition

- I worked in human resources during two major global recessions. Back then it felt like we were drowning. Unfortunately, when it comes to the state of the global economy in the 21st century, there's always a storm somewhere. Companies still expand too quickly, investors lose confidence in leadership teams, markets go up and down, and sometimes it feels like the workforce bears the brunt of the decisions that are made well above our pay grades. How do you take responsibility for your values, thoughts, and actions? When it feels like the world is in a constant state of transition? Self leaders do a little exercise called the premortem. Think about a situation that is uncertain and causing you discomfort. Are there layoffs in your organization? Have you been furloughed? Is your partner or spouse struggling at work? Ask yourself, what's the worst thing that will happen here? Then set a timer for 90 seconds and write…

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