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Leaders Need to Remember How to Slow Down... and Just Be
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Welcome Back, Reader Do You Know How to... Just Be?As the weather turns colder, and the nights are longer, this time of year encourages us to slow down. Yet, it can feel so foreign to slow down... Especially here in the U.S. where the focus is all about doing more, faster. As a result, we face all the health consequences that come with the "more" mentality. Do yourself a favor... Stop for just a moment RIGHT NOW. First, smile. Then take a deep breath... slowly inhale, holding your breath for just a moment, then slowly exhale fully. Try doing this 3 times in a row. How difficult was it to give yourself just a few moments? Be honest... Could you commit to doing this each day? Grant yourself a moment to JUST BE... give yourself this gift. Second, send a quick note to your team and tell them to do themselves this little favor, too. Would your team be surprised to hear this from you? BONUS: The next time you run across something that resonates with you, send it to your team! It is great reinforcement for you and a great way to show your team that you are human. It's also a way to show that you remember they are human, too. 📩 Reader, need a little help? Just reply with "I could use this and more." 📩 Need a little something for you?How about a practical, helpful course delivered to your email over 4 short weeks? "Mastering Time Management & Delegation" is for Busy Managers (like you). In only 4-weeks, this email course will help you to:
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