Anxiety is something every leader deals with. The best leaders learn to recognize and manage it before it becomes contagious and spreads in their organization. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Steve Cuss explore why many leaders don’t recognize anxiety in themselves until it begins shaping their teams and culture. You’ll discover how false needs like control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel reactivity—and why unmanaged anxiety is contagious. This conversation equips leaders with practical tools to respond with clarity, create emotionally healthy environments, and lead without transferring their anxiety to others. Download the application guide: http://bit.ly/44Y0RJ5 Here is what they cover in this episode: Anxiety in the room is real (2:51) “I’m not anxious”… until you see it as reactivity (6:27) Two reactive moves: “bigger than human” or “smaller than human” (8:08) The Big Five false needs that drive (and spread) anxiety. (13:18) How to interrupt stuck patterns. (19:45) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their ebook, 10 Tactics to Boost Productivity. This resource is full of helpful tips to make your workdays more sustainable, productive, and fulfilling. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free ebook now. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leaders Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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