5 ways companies can effectively compete for talent

Causing yourself unwarranted stress? Follow this advice | 5 ways companies can effectively compete for talent | Read more from Dave Coffaro on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( August 8, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [Causing yourself unwarranted stress? Follow this advice]( Leaders cause stress for themselves by "catastrophizing" situations, by mistaking their feelings for facts or by making up stories about others' motivations, writes Steve Keating. Ease the stress by disconnecting from the situation or talking with a friend, writes Keating, who notes that he prefers to "eat some ice cream." 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