November 2026 Cultured Reflections, Resilience and a Reset- Session 2/ Rashea@LLO2 Academy

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The Power of Staying Calm- The Composed Leader

OH MY GOD... I can't emphasize the importance of this enough. As a leader, remaining calm in the midst of chaos, confusion, and conflict is important. Getting worked up, and flying off at the mouth is easy to do, but remaining calm takes strength and willpower. 


As a leader, your team is watching you. They are observing how you handle challenges and changes. Some will even follow your behavior, if they aren't mentally and emotionally strong enough to do what's right and what's best for themselves. 

Being a calm leader in the midst of chaos while  confronting challenges is a superpower. For some leaders it's a natural proclivity. For others, staying calm requires work and discipline. 

Say it with me. Work and discipline. Discipline is the practice of self-control. It is the will to respond when reacting is easiest. Work at being responsive to challenges when it's easier to reactive. 

Whole reactive behavior seems to be more effective, the repercussions can lead to loss and setbacks. Be smart. Be wise. Respond.

Being responsive doesn't imply that you can't be direct and mean what you say and say what you mean. Being responsive means you are in control of your thoughts and emotions and not the other way around. It also means you can be direct without being overly defensive.

Responsive behavior implies, I care enough to speak up and stand up, but I, also, know when to refrain or drop back in order to accelerate the outcome and not the conflict. Say that with me. Accelerate the outcome and not the conflict. 

Many leaders find themselves accelerating the conflict instead of the outcome. As leaders, let us resolve conflict and not escalate contention. Magnifying conflict looks bad on the leadership and organization. 

Stay calm. Be proactive. Be responsive. 

Rashea@LLO2 Academy 

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