Stay Calm....

Stay calm…. On second thought, PANIC!

Leaders can start mounting a response whenever they are aware of a crisis. However, they are unable to react as they would in a typical emergency- by implementing predetermined plans. Effective solutions are typically improvised in a crisis since unfamiliarity and ambiguity control the situation. This may include a variety of moves, including both short-term decisions and modifications to ongoing business procedures that can be kept in place even after the crisis has passed.

Leaders need attitudes and practices that will help them avoid overreacting to the events of yesterday and enable them to look ahead during a crisis, not a predetermined response strategy. Mindful leadership is a style of leadership in which managers learn how to consciously work on being present, open-minded, and compassionate with their team members. They also treat themselves with the same care and respect. It's about turning off the "busy mode" of the mind so that you can pay attention to what's going on in the present moment and respond to it instead of falling back on old habits.

Positive team dynamics are produced by managers who have empathy for their staff. A deeper understanding of others' emotions is provided by empathy, which improves communication. One's emotions frequently bubble to the surface during difficult circumstances, especially in a crisis. Someone may become more out of balance if they repress their emotions. Empathetic leaders can assist recognize the feelings of the workforce, give them a voice, and address their issues.

In order to be present for and with others, we must first become present within ourselves. This is the first stage in mindful leadership. You can improve your capacity for presence by engaging in a structured mindfulness of breathing meditation practice that stresses embodiment and interoceptive awareness. In addition to giving us the internal and external data we need to skillfully lead others, our presence signals to them that we care about them, respect them, and are available to them.