The Sage Leader Stays Hydrated During The Tsunami
I received yet another call today from a friend saying she was laid off yesterday. This is the third time in the last week I've gotten this call. The first call was a family member; the second call was from a colleague about an organization that had layoffs which included a lot of our mutual colleagues.As I write this I am listening to radio news indicating that the stock market just went up after releasing a report that fewer layoffs occurred last month.
What's really happening out there? What wave are you riding right now - the wave of optimism or fear and anxiety about the future? Or are you frozen, waiting for the next wave to hit? What is the wave - layoffs, restructuring, illness?Get clear about your filters and screens. How are you viewing the events - world events or the specific events that make up the drama of your life story? One thing is certain, if you spend no time reflecting on these kind of questions, you will be at the whim of every news story or marketing scheme swaying your perspective, strategy and emotional life. Reflecting for insight to create "right" action is what creates sustainability.
Focused and disciplined reflection will help you stay grounded and ride the waves of the chaotic environment we find ourselves in - whether you are facing a layoff, closing doors of your business or venturing into untested markets. No one has a crystal ball - and even the "economic experts" don't agree.
For bodily health, nothing replaces water - not tea, not juice, not milk. And your body craves and needs it to survive. You are more than 70% water. Most Adults are dehydrated.For emotional and mental health - and business health - nothing replaces focused reflection - not jogging, not driving, not quick fixes. Reflection is the mechanism by which we gain perspective and integrate our learnings and process our life/business experiences. Reflection is the hydration we need to keep ourselves functioning and vibrant.
The Sage Leader stays hydrated through focused reflection that informs "right action." Slow down to at least check your filters, just for today.