{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Change Conversations","title":"Managing personal anxiety amidst change","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1765,"description":"In this episode, Ulrike and her guest Jennifer K. Hill explore practical strategies for leaders to manage their anxiety during change and empower themselves to guide their teams effectively.\nAs leaders, it's crucial to begin by working on ourselves. Even if we never verbalize our feelings, our team can sense our emotions, leading to their discomfort and distress. Thus, the first step is for leaders to foster a deeper connection with themselves. We share here a few concrete techniques:\n1. Practice deep listening, starting with ourselves and extending to our team members. Recognize that everyone has unique motivations, and by understanding and speaking to these motivations, we can cultivate psychological safety, productivity, and effectiveness.\n2. During times of change, reflecting on what truly matters to us is essential. Jennifer refers to this as the \"golden triangle\" of connection to ourselves, others, and our purpose. Everything else falls into place when our actions align with a greater mission. Effective leaders embody these principles and engage in daily reflection.\n3. Before bed, consider three questions: How could I have improved today? What am I proud of? What are three things I appreciated about my day?\n4. When anxious, practice regulating the nervous system through deep breathing techniques, focusing on the heart center. \n5. Physical posture also influences our mindset. We can access new perspectives and behaviors by consciously altering our body position. Inner child work is another valuable technique discussed in the episode.\nAddressing our psycho-spiritual and emotional needs prevents reactive behavior and avoids burdening others with our emotional baggage. We create a healthier environment for ourselves and our teams by attending to our emotional well-being.\n\nTune in next time for more insights on leadership and organizational dynamics. If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively, check out Ulrike’s...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NZsgoWW3F81FDxfSZ3UJMEOSGbAMCgwzJodLi6I0nEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1ODgyLzE2OTY2/ODMyNjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}