Calm Above, The Storm Beyond: Leadership Lessons from Nature’s Duality

<p>Tonight, I had the privilege of witnessing a remarkable juxtaposition of nature that made me pause and reflect on its allegory to human experiences, particularly in the realm of leadership.</p> <p>Sitting on my back deck, I felt the air crisp with the tranquility left by a cold front. The sky was a celestial mural, clear and serene.</p> <p>But as my eyes traveled toward the horizon, a spectacle unfolded &mdash; a storm raging, its lightning sketching electric poetry across the sky, punctuated by the distant drumming of thunder.</p> <p>What struck me was the close proximity of these two starkly different experiences: calmness and turmoil, peace and chaos, existing almost side by side.</p> <p>This duality is often mirrored in us, complex beings that we are, and notably manifests in leadership roles.</p> <h1>The Personal Front: Calm Amidst Chaos</h1> <p>Leaders, by their role, have to be the still point in a fast-turning world. They&rsquo;re often the calm sky that teams look up to when the horizon is stormy.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s crucial for a leader to maintain a composed demeanor, to think clearly and make informed decisions, especially in high-pressure scenarios. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean leaders themselves are devoid of turmoil.</p> <p><a href="https://bradleebartlett.medium.com/calm-above-storm-beyond-leadership-lessons-from-natures-duality-82e868905feb"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>
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