Do You Have Business Stress?
If you don’t ever encounter stress in your business day, you probably are not pushing yourself or your business hared enough. Most business owners and operators encounter stress every single day. It is how you handle the stress AND how others see you handling the stress that really matters.
Face It — S**T Happens
In any growth business, each day presents its unique opportunities and challenges. For most business owners there is just not enough help available to cover it all. And those that are around you are looking at you to save the day. People are looking at you for how to respond.
The trick here is to be completely conscience of your outward behavior in times of stress. You can be totally chaotic on the inside, but maintaining a calm outward appearance is key. And don’t think you are the only one doing this. Most people don’t have ice running through their veins. Most people feel stress, and it has an impact on their emotions and physiology. That is normal. But in the face of adversity, your team, clients, family are looking for leadership.
You can close your door and freak out, just remember that when you open the door again – it is all about the calm. You will never get stressful situations handled quickly if everyone around you is also in a public state of stressing out.
Stress is OK
Remember 2 facts:
- Stressful situations will happen and happen often. It is ok to feel that stress.
- It is how you handle the situation, and how others see you handle it that will make you a great leader.
