Leading Through Uncertainty: The Sequel

It’s been a rough few months in my personal life. At the end of April, my mother was hospitalized for a month, which took a toll on my father, a disabled veteran. On top of dealing with that, I experienced six weeks of chronic pain for a condition that has since subsided.

At the end of June, I wrote a post about leading through uncertainty in which I offered tips for how to push forward during tumultuous times. My advice included the recommendations to be transparent, compartmentalize, and practice self-care. Since publishing that post, my mother was hospitalized for another week, followed by my Dad’s week-long hospitalization and subsequent fall that required emergency care. We can’t seem to catch a break!

In that time, I have learned more about what’s necessary to keep pace during life’s challenges. I thought I would extend my insights to you in case you find yourself in a situation with ongoing stress and uncertainty.

Three More Tips for How to Lead Through Turbulent Times

I tried to go full-throttle with my life despite the personal challenges, but doing so eventually took a toll. I didn’t realize it until something unfortunate happened in the business and I took it very hard — harder than I would have under normal circumstances. I know now that I need to take…