The Day After the Election - How to Talk to Your Team

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While some people may be feeling relieved or enthusiastic about the results, others might be feeling angry or anxious. And people’s feelings might be even more intense if the results are unclear or contested.

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The day and week following the U.S. election will be trying for all of us. Some colleagues may feel relieved or happy, while others might feel angry or anxious. Recognizing this emotional atmosphere is important.

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Experts say recognizing the emotional atmosphere within your team and the broader mood of the country is important. “???????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ????????,” says Wendy Smith, a professor at the University of Delaware. “?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????? ????????????.”

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Setting the right tone is critical. “Your role as a leader is to ensure that everyone feels comfortable coming to work,” Acknowledge what’s happening in a tactful way. Adapt your message based on the outcome — whether it’s a decisive result or a period of uncertainty with recounts and disputes.

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Say something like:

“Good morning, everyone. I imagine many of you stayed up late last night, and we all likely have personal feelings about the results of the election. Some of you may feel pleased, while others might be very upset. I want to emphasize that one of our core values as an organization is to be thoughtful and respectful toward one another. Let’s all be mindful of how we express our feelings, recognizing the diversity within our team. Regardless of how we each feel about politics, there’s one thing we can all agree on: our commitment to creating a supportive and respectful work environment for our colleagues, as well as delivering excellent products and services for our customers.”

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The day and week following the election are going to be trying for all of us. Be patient with your team and with yourself. ?????????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????????? “???? ?????? ??????????????” — ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ??????????????, ???????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ???? ?????? ????????????????.

This means keeping a clear head and staying above the emotional fray. You’re not detached from the situation, but you’re able to hold perspective and see beyond the immediate turmoil.

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Try to lean on your community outside of work to process your emotions and navigate your own partisanship. This allows you to keep these feelings separate from your professional life. Research shows that the more we attempt to reject, resist, or conceal our difficult emotions, the more likely they are to emerge in unexpected and potentially disruptive ways.

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Even though the political landscape may feel chaotic and overwhelming, strive to maintain a sense of steadiness. Let your team members know they can come to you with any concerns related to the work environment, the economy, or the organization.

Emphasize your organization’s resilience by saying something like, “We’ve faced challenges before, and we will adapt to whatever changes come our way.”

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Source: Harvard Business Review