Hi, everyone, 

What do you do when you’re feeling depleted but life must go on? 

Something we’ve been hearing since last March, is that the pandemic is a marathon not a sprint. While we understand the words in that sentence, it can be more difficult to understand how we apply that in our personal and professional lives. 

During these trying times, every leader needs a plan.

THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP

Researcher Brené Brown put it best when she explained, “I think we’re all handling it in different ways,” she said of life in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. “I think, collectively, what I see is a growing weariness. I think we’re tired — physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted. I think one of the things that’s really interesting, having lived through natural disasters and crises, normally we get enough adrenaline to get through the crisis, but this is not going to be a short-lived crisis,” she explained. “We’re going to have to settle into a new normal while grieving the loss of normal, which is a big ask of people, collectively.”

THE WEEKLY FLOURISH

Brené  Brown Shares Her Wisdom for Getting Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

Video (3 Minutes)  

Many of us are struggling with low energy levels, as we do our best to journey through this marathon. Which means, there will continue to be times when someone - or multiple someones - either within a family or a team just can’t give their all. According to Brown, not only is this an inevitability we must accept, it’s something we can prepare for. Brown shared how during this time she’s implemented a “family gap plan,” which can help families bridge the gap during tough moments. You can watch her speak about this technique above, but in short, the “family gap plan,” is in response to the myth that strong lasting relationships rely on the 50/50 rule. For example, in a marriage that one partner brings 50% energy in the relationship and the other one the remaining 50%. According to Brown, the reality is that the best relationships are always in flux. Sometimes one partner has 10% while the other has 90% and vice versa. What’s key is not always meeting your partner halfway, but being able to communicate where you are and what you need in order to hit that 100% as a team.

GREATNESS TAKES GUIDANCE

In a workplace setting, the importance of keeping lines of communication open and letting people know where you are is more crucial than ever. Every person and team is different, and bridging the gap may call for a different set of rules. That’s why on March 2nd, we’re excited to begin our Dare to Lead 6-week cohort where we’ll be giving tactical, actionable advice for leading with more energy, empathy, and courage so you and your team are able to function at 100%. 

Spots for this cohort are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Grab yours today by signing up here. 

To bridging the gap with courage, 

Carrie & Team Leadology