Thriving Under Pressure: Unleashing Leadership Potential

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of leadership, the ability to thrive under stress is a hallmark of effective leaders. Understanding our own tendencies is a crucial first step. Leaders who are self-aware can better comprehend how their actions impact others, fostering a culture of empathy within the team.

A key element in navigating stress is providing a balanced combination of support and challenge. This equilibrium liberates the team, encouraging them to push boundaries and reach their full potential. Leaders who master this delicate dance create an environment where innovation and growth flourish.

The distinction between influence and power is critical for leaders striving under stress. While power relies on authority and control, influence is built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Choosing influence over positional power fosters a positive team dynamic, where each member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Intentionality in team development is a strategic move that pays dividends. By investing time and resources into cultivating the skills and strengths of each team member, leaders unlock untapped capacity. This not only enhances the overall effectiveness of the team but also enables achieving more with the same resources.
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Leaders who thrive under stress are those who embrace self-awareness, balance support and challenge, wield influence judiciously, and invest in intentional team development. This multifaceted approach not only fortifies a leader's ability to weather storms but also propels their team to unprecedented heights of success. After all, true leadership isn't just about managing under pressure but thriving and enabling others to thrive as well.

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​The world is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. How we navigate through that reality is important for ourselves and our teams. Janice Honeycutt Hering takes the stage at CANA’s 2024 Symposium to look at the challenges we are facing post-pandemic and the added expectations to lead well even when we don’t know the clear path forward. Participants will get key insights into their own tendencies, understand how to identify how their team members need to be led and will walk away with several tools to use immediately in their work and personal lives. See what else we have planned and register today!

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Janice Honeycutt Hering, a confident performance-driven leader, coach, and trainer with a 30+-year track record of solid accomplishments in organizational change, leadership development, and team effectiveness is the Founder and CEO of Firecracker Leadership. With certifications in Appreciative Inquiry, Myers Briggs, Positive Intelligence, Communication, and Leadership coaching and training, Honeycutt Hering is committed to the success of her clients. Working to help leaders access their strengths in a positive way, Honeycutt Hering brings decades of experience in business, non-profit, and community leadership to every encounter. A bachelor’s degree in business, a master’s degree in organizational learning, and working toward a Ph.D. in Leadership provide her with a relevant toolbox to share with business owners and leaders with execution in mind. She and her husband love to travel and spend time with friends, kids and grandkids, and their two dogs Winnie the Pooh and Kanga Roo.