How to Manage Through Organizational Disfunction

“Stress is like a bucket,” says Peter Stewart.

As anyone who has worked in a dysfunctional organization can attest, that bucket can fill to overflowing very quickly when there are no spigots or holes to release the stress.

In today’s conversation, Peter and Daniel discuss how to survive a dysfunctional work situation–what to track, how to deal with it when there are no immediate escapes, and when to leave. 

Tune in to learn:

• Three variables to track to help evaluate a dysfunctional situation
• Practical ideas to cope with a difficult work environment when leaving isn’t an option
• The difference between stress and burnout

Also, join Daniel for the 7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge–a transformative journey designed to help busy leaders build resilience and develop healthy strategies to cope with daily stress.

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In this episode:

2:15 – Insight of the Week: Bison vs. Cattle

6:44 – Topic: How to Manage Through Organizational Dysfunction

12:05 – 3 Variables to Track

20:22 – What Do You Value?

26:19 – Tips for Dealing with a Dysfunctional Workplace

32:16 – 7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge

35:31 – Lightning Round

Resources:

“The Bison Advantage,” National Bison Association

“What the Yerkes-Dodson Law Says About Stress and Performance,” Healthline

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge

The Dysfunctional Workplace Survival Guide

4 Ways to Survive a Dysfunctional Leader

8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well

What if I Don’t Think That There is a Conflict, but Someone Else Does?

10 Questions to Help You Manage Up

10 Guaranteed Ways to be a Toxic Boss

Toxic Work Culture: The (Not So) Surprising Factor Driving the Great Resignation

9 Practices to Boost Your Longevity–and Your Leadership Abilities

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