Hurry

#Beingaleader means you are sometimes in a hurry. Maybe most of the time. Hurry to get somewhere. Hurry to accomplish something. Hurry to make a decision. Deal with an employee. Finish a task. The speed of life can overtake you.

This is not an article about slowing down your life. But you still need to learn to deal with hurry while maintaining relationships with others. That means you need to work on your responses to others ‘in the moment’. Do you still treat people with respect? Or do you increase your harshness with them? These are the types of questions that can cause you to rethink how well you are handling the hurry in your life.

Sometimes you need to find the quiet in the hurry even if it’s just for just a moment. A deep breath. A moment of meditation. Silence. Quiet your mind. Allow the anxiety to wash off the hurry that is all around you. Some walk around the building or their office or their living room just a bit to provide the space necessary to maintain themselves during the hurry.

#Beingaleader means even in the hurry you need to retain your focus. Intent. Drive. Priorities. Energy. And, yes, speed. That’s why #Beingaleader can be so difficult and exhilarating at the same time whether that’s a parent of a newborn or a CEO of a Fortune 100 company.

You are in this for the long haul. #Beingaleader means you need to learn how to deal with hurry so that it doesn’t overwhelm you or negatively impact those around you.