Client Q&A: Empower Your Team and Maintain Morale in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty

In this episode, Dr. Brancu begins by sharing two leader scenarios - one in which the leader felt stuck and unable to take action and a contrasting one where a leader felt empowered to take action. She will explore differences between feeling empowered vs disempowered and then provide a 3-Part solution:Part 1: Identifying How You Want To Show Up- Includes five mechanisms: reflect, temper responsiveness, be present and steady, manage your energy, and practice self-care and compassionPart 2: Communicating Clarity Even When You Don’t Have Clarity- Clarity doesn’t mean certainty, nor does it mean perfection, and transparency doesn’t mean oversharing. We will provide examples for how to be clear and transparent even in the face of uncertainty or lack of personal clarity.Part 3: Increasing Connection and Communication Opportunities to Maintain Morale- How to counteract our current society’s increasing isolation, polarization, and degradation of interpersonal care.Each of these build on each other to help you manage fear, uncertainty and anxiety and help others do the same.Dr. Mira Brancu is a leadership consulting and coaching psychologist, founder of the Towerscope and Towerscope Leadership Academy, Associate Professor, Psychology Today columnist, author of the Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics and the associated recently published Workbook version, and had a leadership career before transitioning to helping teams and high-achieving women navigate their leadership complexities.How do we, as leaders, help our employees navigate uncertainty and maintain morale when we ourselves are working through the same challenges? In this episode, listeners will gain insights around how to navigate the stress and overwhelm of the current national landscape, and importantly, how to communicate effectively with employees to maintain morale and gird resilience, even when you don't have all the answers. Listeners will also be provided with access to a free resource: a Tip Sheet for Communicating During Times of Uncertainty.www.gotowerscope.comhttps://gotowerscope.com/other-free-stuffNewsletter signup:https://mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancu#LeadingThroughUnCertainty #MaintainingMorale #CommunicatingThroughCrisis #TheHardSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopment #TeamBuilding #OrganizationDevelopment #CrisisCommunicationTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

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Welcome to “The Hard Skills” podcast, a practical and research-driven show that explores the core leadership skills needed to fuel leadership to activate real change, such as creating inclusive and healthy workplaces. Through expert interviews and live coaching calls, we challenge the notion of "soft skills," question long-held but inaccurate leadership development beliefs, and offer real, practical solutions for complex leadership challenges. Hosted by Dr. Mira Brancu, a clinical and organizational development psychologist with extensive leadership experience, we’ll delve into topics of leadership identity, leading with uncertainty, navigating workplace politics, and creating critical organizational change. This podcast will especially appeal to high-achieving leaders in healthcare, tech, and academic, industries. Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to enhance your leadership abilities, or interested in Dr. Brancu's coaching services and membership community, join us as we unravel the complexities of leadership and inspire you to embrace the hard skills.