Creative Leadership

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STRESS
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What Is Stress??
Stress is a Psycho-Physiological Phenomenon.
A Definition
Stress is the unconscious mobilization of an
individuals resources in response to a stimulus.
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FIGHT
FLIGHT
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Physiological Effects

• Adrenaline Levels Increase
• Heart Rate Increases
• Breathing Speeds Up
• Blood Pressure Increases
• Blood Flow is Diverted Away from
  Non-Essential Organs and Increased to
  Essential Ones
• Immune and Other Systems are Shut Down
• Coagulating Agents are Pumped into Bloodstream

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Human Stress is a Complex Issue
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Social Support
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LOCUS OF CONTROL
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LOUSY WEATHER
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TRAFFIC
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System Problems
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• Leaders often need to steer their followers away
  from a problem
• Little (if anything) is gained by pursuing
  unachievable goals
• When you can get your employees working on
  problems they can solve, rather then being
  frustrated by those they cannot, you create a
  win-win situation
• You will reduce the stress in your life and theirs

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Ways to reduce the negative impact of Stress

• UNDERSTAND THAT STRESS IS A FACTOR IN YOUR
  LIFE
• HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TO
• STAY HEALTHY
• FIGHT THE BATTLES YOU CAN WIN

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