7 habits of highly sustainable leaders: transform stress into success

Paid to Think? Transform stress, avoid

burnout & get more done!

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Business Owner, Manager or Leader and Paid to

Think? Transform stress, avoid

burnout & get more done!

“Don’t worry … it’s just stress.”


The negative impact of stress:


Here’s a snapshot of the impact on the workforce by Judy Martin, in Forbeswoman, 8/2/2012:

• The 2012 Workplace Survey released by the American Psychological Association suggests that many Americans report chronic work-related stress. 41% said they “feel tense or stressed out during the workday,” an uptick from last year’s 36% figure.

• In its annual wellness report, Employee Assistance Program provider ComPsych found that 38% of employees can’t stop thinking about problems like emotional, health, financial and job concerns.

http://www.apa.org/

http://www.compsych.com/

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And more …


As for business?

• The World Health Organization estimates that stress costs American businesses $300 billion dollars a year.

• Businesses must consider the costs of skyrocketing insurance rates and health care costs.

• Stress was the most common cause of long-term sickness absence for both manual and non-manual employees in CIPD’s 2011 Absence Management Survey (a global HR development organization.)

http://www.who.int/research/en/

http://www.forbes.com/health/

http://www.cipd.co.uk/research/_absence-management/

Problem #1: Blinded by success


CompetitiveCommittedDedicated

Highly focusedSelf-sacrifice

High achieversPerfectionistic

Handle high degrees of pressure2010-2012 ©Christina Haxton LLC

Sustainable Leadership, Inc.™

What got you here …


…won’t get you there!


CompetitiveCommittedDedicated

Highly focusedSelf-sacrifice

High achieversPerfectionistic

Handle high degrees of pressure2010-2012 ©Christina Haxton LLC

Sustainable Leadership, Inc.™

Until it begins to build up …


and we ignore the early warning

signs


Early Warning Signs:

PhysicalBehavioral Cognitive


Problem #2: Chronic stress & feeling

frequently or consistently in a state of overwhelm


The reality of business today …Globalization =

24/7/365

Too much ______, Not enough ___________What sleep?What social life?I spend more time at ____________________


Problem #3: BURNOUT

Burnout - Emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and depersonalization caused by chronic stress in a demanding environment and/or the inability or desire to meet those demands.

Symptoms – Irritability, angry outbursts, blame external factors, introverted and isolated. Under or overeating, abusing alcohol or other mood-altering substances, as well as a range of physical symptoms, including chronic illness, high blood pressure and frequent headaches.


AVOID is NOT a STRATEGY


Neither is HOPE or Wishful thinking …


And the research says …Stress negatively impacts our:

Physical healthEmotional healthCognitive abilities


Stress & burnout hurts our ability to communicate,

manage & lead our teams


STRESS causes LIZARD BRAIN!


http://youtu.be/AFa1-kciCb4

Lizard Brain = STRESS

Fight, Flight or Freeze Response



STRESS is CONTAGIOUS!



STRESS decreases PRODUCTIVITY


STRESS is ADDICTIVE


STRESS depletes our BATTERY


STRESS prevents TEAMWORK


And collaboration


Ineffective, temporary solutions


How’s that really working for you?


If you want to be an effective leader it is critical for you to:

Focus attentionSolve problems

Synthesize informationThink creatively

Make quick decisions Communicate effectively


You’ll need to do more than

“MANAGE STRESS …”


Change a few things …


Change your relationship with stress


And you might need to break a few rules …


What if …?


So you can …


Manage expectations …


Dispel a few myths about how your brain works (and how it

doesn’t) …


Myth #1: Lizard Brain vs Thinking Brain


5 Functions of your PFC (thinking brain):


Inhibiting – Keep thoughts or distractions off the stage (focusing)

Decision making – comparing two or more possibilities and deciding on one


Reasoning – If … then … thinking

Understanding – Listening, reading or doing something new and integrating into an existing knowledge base


Memorizing – Learning or hard wiring new ideas

Lizard Brain = Fight, Flight or Freeze

(STRESS)




Myth #2:

I can burn the candle at both ends and be till be 100 % effective



“BS”



NEWSFLASH:

Your brain is powered by …


Old Rule: Try to reduce stress (futile)

New Rule: Transform stress into opportunity to Build RESILIENCE



Resilience: “The capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress, challenge or adversity. “

Positive emotions & mindfulness increase resilience: and change the brain for the better!

Compassion, Openness (Curiosity), Acceptance, Love, Forgiveness & Gratitude.– heartmath.org


Sustainable Leaders Masterclass:

Key Strategies to Transform Stress & Avoid Burnout

for Business Owners, Managers & Leaders

(and Your Team!)


7 Habits of Highly Sustainable Leaders: Transform Stress and

Building Resilience


1. Manage your energy & attention, not just your time


2.Limit Distractions & Avoid Multitasking


3. Recharge your batteries


4. Prioritize Prioritizing


Indecision causes stress, paralysis & procrastination …

“What needs to be decided first?”

“Is what I’m doing or thinking of right now THE best use of my energy?”

Change the rules – Make “B+” okay … 5 years from now, who’s going to care?


5. “Don’t always believe what you think…”


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6. Watch your language


What or How? Gets a response • “What have you already tried?”• “What is one solution you think might

work?”• “How can I be a resource for you?”• “Help me see how you see it.”

Why? Gets a reaction


7. Listen more, talk less and learn the skills of effective communication to trust and increase engagement


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7 habits of highly sustainable leaders: transform stress into success

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