How to weather the changing seasons of leadership

How to weather the changing seasons of leadership | practice | The actionable crystal ball: How to seize the future Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( October 13, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [How to weather the changing seasons of leadership]( [How to weather the changing seasons of leadership]( (Pixabay) The leadership journey often progresses like the seasons -- there is a time for new growth, letting go and, like autumn, a time to harvest -- which is why it's crucial to remain grounded, develop a network of support and prioritize self-care, writes executive coach John Rex. "We'll all face intense seasons in our careers, but burnout certainly isn't a badge of honor," Rex notes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (10/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Your [core values as a leader]( are what can keep you grounded even in seasons of change, Rex writes. "And in my experience, the most thoughtful, conscientious leaders manage their teams and communicate in ways that are rooted in and aligned with their core values."   [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [The actionable crystal ball: How to seize the future]( [The actionable crystal ball: How to seize the future]( (SIphotography/Getty Images) A leader's most valuable superpower is the ability to see the future, which is possible by keeping abreast of studies and analyses. "[L]eaders with the superpower of seeing (and seizing) this future are well poised to plan for -- and even change -- by taking several steps today," leadership coach Julie Winkle Giulioni writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (10/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Acting on what's coming down the pike is, in large part, about employee retention. That requires investing in colleague relationships, not flubbing return-to-work policies, providing better work-life integration and [putting career development into overdrive](, Winkle Giulioni explains. [] [Read more]( from Julie Winkle Giulioni on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [Communication habits that exude, increase confidence]( Being decisive isn't enough for a leader to be successful; it's important to see decisions through by communicating them well and turning them into action, says AK Ikwuakor, an executive sales coach lead at Google. Savvy leaders also are "expert relationship-builders," invest in leadership development to present their best self and have a smooth temperament that lends itself to a long-term outlook. Full Story: [Insider]( (10/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Ikwuakor offers a veritable checklist of successful leaders' characteristics. Among them: [Explain the reasoning and expected outcomes of decisions](; create plans and assign responsibilities while providing support; listen actively and appreciate other perspectives; and balance work and life by maintaining quality family time. 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