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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building, and goal achieving.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host

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<v Speaker 1>Paul Felloldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute

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<v Speaker 1>Leadership Podcast, Episode two twenty eight, and today we're diving

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<v Speaker 1>into a topic that every leader faces at some point,

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<v Speaker 1>leading through uncertainty. Uncertainty can come from anywhere, a rapidly

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<v Speaker 1>changing environment, in complete information, or unclear goals, and for

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<v Speaker 1>many it's a source of stress. But for leaders, uncertainty

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<v Speaker 1>is an opportunity to shine. So the goal is how

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<v Speaker 1>you can remain effective in guide your team even when

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<v Speaker 1>the path ahead is unclear. And first let's talk about mindset.

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<v Speaker 1>The truth is uncertainty is a constant in leadership, whether

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<v Speaker 1>it's market change, is unexpected crisis, or evolving team dynamics.

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<v Speaker 1>No one has all the answers all the time. Accepting

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<v Speaker 1>that uncertainty is a part of the journey is step

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<v Speaker 1>one and I know for me and my job in

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<v Speaker 1>public safety, accepting uncertainty is the norm. Every day. Great

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<v Speaker 1>leaders shift their focus from what's unknown to what's within

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<v Speaker 1>their control. Your values, your effort, and your ability to

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<v Speaker 1>communicate clearly. When you embrace this mindset, you position yourself

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<v Speaker 1>to lead with clarity even when the future is hazy. Next,

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<v Speaker 1>let's address communication during uncertain times. Your team looks to

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<v Speaker 1>you for direction, even if you don't have all the answers.

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<v Speaker 1>Being honest and transparent goes a long way. For example,

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<v Speaker 1>instead of pretending to have everything figured out, say something

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<v Speaker 1>like here's what we know so far, or here's what

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<v Speaker 1>we're working on, or here's how we'll keep you updated.

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<v Speaker 1>This builds trust and keeps your team focused on what

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<v Speaker 1>they can do right now. And remember, communication isn't just

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<v Speaker 1>top down. Be open to feedback. Oftentimes your team can

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<v Speaker 1>provide insights or solutions that you might not have considered.

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<v Speaker 1>And Third, adaptability is key. As a leader, you set

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<v Speaker 1>the tone for how your team reacts to change. If

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<v Speaker 1>you view uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, your team

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<v Speaker 1>will follow suit. Encourage creative problem solving by framing challenges

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<v Speaker 1>as opportunities. For example, instead of saying we're behind schedule,

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<v Speaker 1>try how can we adjust to stay on track. Empower

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<v Speaker 1>your team to take ownership of solutions and celebrate their

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<v Speaker 1>efforts when they rise to the occasion and Lastly, let's

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<v Speaker 1>talk about resilience. Leading through uncertainty requires mental toughness, not

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<v Speaker 1>just for you, but for your team. Your demeanor during

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<v Speaker 1>tough time sets the tone for everyone else. Focus on

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<v Speaker 1>building resilience through small wins. Break big challenges into smaller,

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<v Speaker 1>manageable goals. Celebrate each milestone and remind your team that progress,

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<v Speaker 1>no matter how small, is still progress. And don't forget

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<v Speaker 1>self care. As a leader, you can't pour from an

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<v Speaker 1>empty cup. Make time to recharge so you can show

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<v Speaker 1>up as your best self for your team. So leadership

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<v Speaker 1>isn't about having all the answers, It's about staying steady

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<v Speaker 1>when things get tough. By accepting uncertainty, communicating clearly, encouraging adaptability,

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<v Speaker 1>in building resilience, you can guide your team through even

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<v Speaker 1>the most ambiguous situations. And if you haven't done so,

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<v Speaker 1>on sub stack and discord. This has been the seven

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<v Speaker 1>Minute Leadership podcast and as always, I thank you for listening.

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