5 Steps to Getting Back on Track
Do you feel like there's so much to do, but nothing's actually getting done?
I'm hearing this from so many leaders right now. When we feel overwhelmed by everything that has to be done, it is hard to make true progress. Prolonged lack of progress can negatively impact our motivation and engagement. And, as leaders, overwhelm can make us question ourselves, feel like we're letting our team down, or feel like there's no way to win.
But there's good news!
Our brains do better - and we feel more in control and build better habits - when we feel a sense of accomplishment.
But how do you feel that sense of accomplishment when nothing’s getting done?
Here’s a simple process you can start implementing today to get back on track and get your team feeling engaged and ready to tackle the work ahead.
5 Steps to Getting Your Leadership Groove Back
Choose - Start by choosing one thing you or your team want to get done in the next 2-4 weeks.
Commit - Make a promise to yourself - or your team - about what will get done and by when. Frame it as a task you can say yes or no to when someone asks, "did this get done?"
Complete - Actually do it. This sounds easy, but it's often the hardest part.
Check In - If the task you chose has multiple components or will span the full 4 weeks, check-in at regular intervals.
Celebrate - This is a crucial step to getting your groove back. Research by behavior design expert BJ Fogg shows that a feeling of accomplishment (he calls it "shine") is critical to reinforcing new habits and gaining momentum.
Are you ready to give it a try? Is there a part that feels tricky? Let’s connect so we can get you the support you deserve.
