Panic Is Purchased
Presence Is Free
They send an urgent email.
You feel the surge.
They escalate a minor issue.
You brace for impact.
They demand immediate answers.
You rush to respond.
But here's the truth:
Panic is a transaction.
You pay for it with clarity, energy, and trust.
And the return? Chaos.
Presence, on the other hand, costs nothing.
It's the default state of a regulated leader.
It's where strategic decisions are made.
It's where teams find stability.
The Cost of Panic:
- Decision Fatigue: Reactivity drains your cognitive resources, leading to poor choices.
- Team Anxiety: Your panic becomes contagious, creating a culture of fear.
- Lost Opportunities: Urgency blinds you to strategic possibilities.
The Power of Presence:
- Clarity: A calm mind sees the full picture.
- Confidence: Steady leadership instills trust.
- Control: Presence allows you to respond, not react.
Implementing Presence:
- Pause Before Responding: Take a moment to breathe and assess before reacting.
- Question Urgency: Ask, "Is this truly urgent, or is it being framed that way?"
- Set Boundaries: Not every issue requires your immediate attention.
- Model Calm: Your team takes cues from you. Lead with composure.
Remember:
Panic is a choice.
Presence is a practice.
Choose wisely.
Stillness is a System.
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Panic is a product.
You bought it.
Presence is free — but you’ve ignored it.
Urgency is often theatre.
Respond from posture. With power.
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