Leadership can be stressful. Sometimes we feel like we want to have all the answers, when the reality is that our workplaces can be full of ambiguity and uncertainty. In an effort to gain control of their team and guide them in the right direction, some leaders will try to grip on tighter. They feel like if they don't, they'll lose control and everything will go wrong. Well... what if I told you that the opposite is true? That you should in fact force yourself to let go, stand back and let your team take on more of the accountability? In this episode I cover the importance of understanding what you can control and what you can't, as well as the key reasons why letting go will help you actually feel more in control of what is happening in your team. The Sphere of Control You can see the Sphere of Control shown below - use it to understand what to focus on... and what you're wasting time worrying about! Do you feel like you're overwhelmed and lacking the confidence to lead your team? Take the Leadership Confidence Online Course and lead your team the way you know you can! This self-paced course will help you build a more confident mindset to tackle your leadership challenges! Enrol now. Links: Article: How Letting Go Will Help You Take Control. Article: How to Get Comfortable Without Controlling Leadership. Podcast: Episode 21: Micromanagement and How to Stop It. Podcast: Episode 22: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy & Leadership. Online Course: The Leadership Confidence Online Course.

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