You're a servant leader who's struggling with stress. How can you manage your workload and stay focused?

Lo más importante para el proyecto, la misión es crea un entregable con valor al cliente, el puesto de jefe no se trata de priorizar lo que quieres tú sino lo que requiere el proyecto sin sacrificar al equipo.

It is so critical to line up your tasks in an orderly backlog before starting to work on them. As a servant leader, you are going to find far more places to serve than you have hours in the day. Study different prioritization methods and create a blend of what works best for you. Keep updating your approach so you don't get overwhelmed with the constant inflow of new tasks. Put your oxygen mask on first, then help the others around you once you have a stable platform.

Start by identifying tasks that can be delegated to capable team members, leveraging their strengths and skills. Communicate expectations and provide necessary resources to empower them to take ownership of these tasks. Trust your team to execute their responsibilities while offering guidance and support as needed. By delegating tasks, you not only lighten your workload but also foster a sense of ownership and growth among team members. Prioritize self-care practices such as mindfulness, regular breaks, and exercise to recharge and stay focused amidst challenges. Remember that by empowering others and taking care of yourself, you can navigate stress more effectively while leading with resilience and compassion as a servant leader.

You have to take care of yourself if you are going to support others over time. You burning out helping 5 people today is the same as telling the 5,000+ people tomorrow and beyond no. See the larger picture and the massive benefit to the world a well-rested, strong, stable you will be OVER TIME. Don't sell out your serving in the future for one small impact today.

Everyone will have bad days. You have to take a deep breath and learn from your mistakes, improve and believe in yourself. What helps me is having a “contact team”. For instance, I have to set up the construction sites with Wi-Fi, Con Edison, etc. My unspoken team are those I have built a relationship with like Optimum, spectrum, or ordering checks. It’s great to be able to make yourself a “team” because you’ve made personal relationships that are able to move things along. It’s good not to have to wait on the phone for 30 minutes. They help to make me shine. I keep a very helpful excel log on my Construction Sites and a calendar with work I carry over. Know when to ask for help. Above all set priorities.