As an executive leadership coach with decades of experience, I’ve worked with high-performers across industries. While intelligence, ambition, and expertise are essential, I’ve found there’s one critical habit that sets the truly irresistible employees apart.
This one particular habit I believe is foundational for anyone aspiring to be irresistible. That habit is staying calm under pressure. This one habit enables clear thinking, steadfast decision-making, and unwavering poise – even in the face of intense pressure and adversity. This one habit is a game-changer.
Mastering Clarity in High-Stakes Situations: Employees who maintain clarity in high-stakes situations command the room. They cut through the noise, focus on critical outcomes, and guide projects to success. Their keen ability to identify opportunities for innovation and effective risk management sets a clear course for everyone involved. Proving themselves indispensable in crisis situations.
Cultivating Tranquility Among Stressed Teams: A single calm voice can stabilize a stressed team when deadlines loom and resources dwindle. Employees who embody tranquility reduce stress levels and enhance group focus, boosting overall performance and fostering a healthier work environment. Their influence doesn’t just soothe; it strengthens the team’s capacity to excel under pressure.
Building a Resilient Organizational Culture: Employees who confront challenges with calm resilience are the bedrock of a strong organizational culture. They tackle setbacks head-on, turning obstacles into stepping stones for growth and innovation. This proactive approach instills a culture of resilience, inspiring others to view challenges as opportunities for development and success.
Securing Stakeholder Trust and Respect: Earning the trust and respect of stakeholders comes from demonstrating reliability and composed judgment, especially in stressed times. Stakeholders notice and value the poise with which employees handle pressure, enhancing both individual careers and the company’s overall standing.
Purpose-Driven Clarity and Calm: Purpose-driven employees channel their clarity and calm toward achieving meaningful outcomes. They know their composed demeanor is not just for peace but for propelling the team towards significant achievements. Their focused and poised efforts in crises ensure that every action aligns with the organization’s core mission. Making their contributions not only effective but profoundly impactful.
Mastering the ability to stay calm under pressure not only marks an employee as irreplaceable. It also enhances the well-being and success of the entire team. As you develop this essential habit. Remember that its power lies in your ability to transform pressure into progress, chaos into order, and challenges into opportunities.
Lead From Within: Let your calm clarity be the compass that guides you and your team to resilience, effectiveness, and success.
#1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R
The Leadership Gap
What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.