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How to Stop Leading From Overwhelm

July 5th, 2011 by Kira

Being overwhelmed and overloaded seems to be the norm for many managers, leaders, and even employees. With all the instant access to technology, we are constantly working, always connected, and even more critical – making decisions without the time to really consider our choices.

Too many priorities, demands, deadlines, and distractions can lead to poor performance, lower job satisfaction, and costly errors and mistakes. Here are a few ways to beat overwhelm, and lead from a place of conscious stability.

  1. Know what you can realistically accomplish.
  2. Unplug on your time off.
  3. Ensure everyone is in the right role on your team.
  4. Hire great employees.
  5. Let go of control – don’t delegate, instead pass down ownership of tasks.
  6. Eliminate time wasters – including people, meetings, and to-do’s.
  7. Get everyone on the same page.
  8. Keep your day, desk, and life organized.
  9. Know what’s important versus what can get let go.
  10. Take frequent breaks. Schedule a vacation.

Leading from a place of overwhelm will have more consequences than benefits. Don’t fall into the trap that the harder you work, the more you will accomplish. A clear head will always achieve more than an overwhelmed, frazzled state-of-mind. Besides, you risk the chance of burnout when you continue at 100mph without taking the time to do the ten things listed above.

How do you manage overwhelm?

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Five Ways to Overcome Procrastination

August 31st, 2010 by Kira

At some point or another we all get tempted by procrastination, whether it’s looking for your next job or letting go of an employee that isn’t right for the company. We simply need a strategy to overcome procrastination as soon as we recognize it. Typically, each person has a few procrastination crutches. You’ll notice yourself in Facebook constantly, hitting send and receive in your email, or even shuffling papers back and forth. Know what your signs of procrastination are and then apply one or all of these strategies to overcome it.

1. Clear your head and clear your space. A cluttered mind or environment is a surefire way to induce procrastination. The messier the world around you, the harder it is to stay focused. Take 15 minutes at the beginning or end of your day to clean up your space, get organized, and get focused.

2. Have a clear goal. The more clarity you have around what you want to accomplish, the easier it is to take action on it. Set a timeline for completion, create a clear action plan, and go for it.

3. Plan ahead. Don’t wait to figure out your day until the day actually happens. Plan your day the night before or even the week ahead.

4. Get accountability. Find someone who could hold you accountable for your actions. Report your goals to them and commit to a date for completion.

5. Visualize the outcome. When all else fails tap into the emotional aspect of where you want to go. Visualize how great it will feel to have your tasks complete and your goals met. See yourself completing all of the steps with ease!

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