Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!
What separates us from the rest of the animals on the planet?
•Is it our opposing thumb?
•Is it our brain?
•Is it our emotional intelligence?
More specifically,
How do we react?
How do we behave, especially in the face of adversity, challenges, and frustrating triggers?
I heard about a current leader who behaves with Civility, Compassion and Empathy. She majored in communication in college but has demonstrated she paid attention in class and is now leveraging those lessons – when lives matter.
In a recent article written by Suze Wilson, she highlights three major areas where Ms. Ardern shines:
-Motivating followers to give their best with a rare balance of “direction-giving”, “meaning-making” and “empathy” (as described by the research from Milton and Jacqueline Mayfield).
-Enabling people to cope with change
-Persuading many to act for the collective good
As the New Zealand Prime Minister said,
“I can only be true to myself and the type of leadership that I believe in.”
It seems to me we could use more of this type of behavior, whether in politics, in business, or in our neighborhoods.
We are all suffering.
We are all sacrificing.
We are all entering new territory as we try to make sense of what is most important to us during these uncertain times.
Let’s behave like mature adults, concerned about each other; how others feel and how others stay healthy and happy.
Have a blessed weekend!
Tenacious Cadence 