How to Supercharge your team: Lessons from Sleepaway Camps
I welcomed my son home earlier this week after a transformative 4-week stint at sleepaway camp. In this short span, he matured, forged deep connections with kids he’d never met before, and had the time of his life. Watching this rapid evolution and camaraderie unfold prompted a compelling thought: How can business leaders channel this camp magic to cultivate teams that are not just deeply connected and engaged but also steeped in a culture of achievement and fun?
Sleepaway camps, in their essence, are more than just a medley of activities. They're realms of joy, camaraderie, and personal growth. Here's how these camp-inspired lessons can be nuanced and applied in the business world.
Increasing Certainty and Connection When your Team Feels Anxious
Over the past few weeks, I have heard from many leaders that leading through COVID19 has become more challenging. As a senior or mid-level leader, the COVID19 pandemic is truly challenging their ability to lead. We are all working remote and there are so many unknowns and fears.
Neurologically when we are facing a threat to our way of being we crave certainty and connection more than anything and this is exactly what we can’t have right now. What can you do as a leader to help combat the feeling of threat amongst members of your team and organization?