Marcie Borgal Shunk Smart Strategy
It is a hot, hot summer and tensions are high. A bevy of seemingly never-ending factors—from the pandemic to social anxiety to political tensions—have people's amygdala—the "fight or flight" response center—working overtime. This constant state of high alert not only is personally draining, but also is a palpable threat to individual health, relationships, organizational productivity and long-term success. Pile on talent shortages and sizable workloads, and the situation is fast reaching a boiling point.Breaking Bad: What Leaders Can Do When Tensions Run High, Part I
Law firm leaders are experiencing this heightened state of anxiety at multiple levels. Personally, many leaders feel ill-equipped to manage the stressors of guiding a multi-million or -billion-dollar organization on top of personal challenges.
July 21, 2022 at 11:52 AM
9 minute read
Law Firm Management Marcie Borgal Shunk
Smart Strategy
It is a hot, hot summer and tensions are high. A bevy of seemingly never-ending factors—from the pandemic to social anxiety to political tensions—have people's amygdala—the "fight or flight" response center—working overtime. This constant state of high alert not only is personally draining, but also is a palpable threat to individual health, relationships, organizational productivity and long-term success. Pile on talent shortages and sizable workloads, and the situation is fast reaching a boiling point.
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