How Do I Get Out of Constant Crisis Mode?
May 05, 2025•51 min•Season 9Ep. 3
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Summary
Executive coach Muriel Wilkins coaches Margaret, an executive struggling to transition from constant crisis management to strategic leadership. They discuss Margaret's feelings of being stuck, the expectations of her role, and how to align her team and stakeholders toward long-term goals. Margaret identifies key conditions needed for strategic work, including delegating tasks, managing her boss's involvement, and asking for help.Episode description
She’s been in leadership roles for over a decade, but is feeling challenged at her latest company. She wants to focus on developing a long-term strategy but finds herself getting bogged down by the constant crises and day-to-day issues. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through what’s keeping her from being more strategic.
Further reading:
- If Strategy Is So Important, Why Don’t We Make Time for It?
- Does Your Company Lurch from Crisis to Crisis?
- How to Focus on What’s Important, Not Just What’s Urgent
- Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help
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