Staying Grounded: A practical tool to lead with calm under pressure
May 08, 2025
We know the past few months have been challenging for many leaders. Between big decisions, remote teams, ambitious goals, and constant change, it’s easy to lose focus.
That’s why we created something practical you can use right away: The Calm Leader Playbook. It’s a simple, actionable guide designed to help you focus your energy on what really matters and stay clear-headed when things get messy. And because leading under pressure is a daily reality, here are a few of our favorite ninja tips for staying calm as a leader:
- Protect your decision-making zone: Block out time in your day when your energy is highest to make key decisions (don’t leave them for when you're drained).
- Reduce noise: Turn off notifications. Leadership requires clarity, and clarity requires space.
- Say less, listen more: Your presence speaks louder than your words. Calm is contagious.
- Write it down: When your head’s spinning, don’t keep it all inside. Write it down, organize it, and prioritize it.
- Move to reset: A 10-minute walk can save you from a 2-hour spiral. Physiology drives psychology.
Want more tools like these? You’ll find them inside the Calm Leader Playbook
We hope it serves you well. You’ve got this. And you’re not in it alone.
With calm and clarity,
Jen & The Freedom Goal Group Team
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