Advice for overcoming team-leadership burnout

The facts and our feelings both matter in decision-making | Advice for overcoming team-leadership burnout | Mars chairman on the advantages of a private company Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 11, 2018 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] Leading Edge [] [The facts and our feelings both matter in decision-making]( Data and emotion are often considered in opposition, but both in tandem give leaders a decision-making framework along with the ability to consider all the possibilities, writes Scott Mabry. "As leaders, it's important to recognize our own bias and make sure we don't steer the process to satisfy our comfort level," he writes. [Soul to Work]( (6/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [Advice for overcoming team-leadership burnout]( It's time for a break to reconnect with your purpose if just the thought of another team presentation is exhausting, writes Mark Ellis. Let go of unrealistic expectations for these meetings and work individually with people if group scenarios are too stressful, he writes. [Lead Change]( (6/6) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( Big Data and Marketing Analytics Are you ready to revolutionize your marketing strategy? Learn how to analyze your customer data for greater customer responsiveness and customer insight. Learn data-driven marketing from those who pioneered big data. This program is held on September 12-14 in downtown Chicago - Gleacher Center. 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