How to Manage a Distracted Team

When the news is stressful and anxiety is high, the best managers adopt a more flexible and thoughtful leadership style.

There are a few strategies emotionally fluent leaders can use to help their teams navigate the emotional ups and downs of a distracting news cycle:

1.Avoid anxious fixing;

2.Give non-update updates;

3.Provide a clear path forward;

4.Prepare for your team’s emotions; and

5.Plan for a dip in productivity.

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