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It is easy to see the glass as half empty. These are challenging times. There is a path forward. Every organization has strengths and weaknesses. Too often, leadership focuses on what cannot happen, longing for the glory days of the past. Strong organizations cast a vision for the future, focusing on strengths and mission.
You cannot leave your worries at home, at work, or at church. Try as you might, anxiety is cumulative, and we bring it with us wherever we go. This means when interacting with people, they bring all that background with them. Responding, not reacting, is the key to healthy relationships.
What should you do next? How do you respond to an invitation or opportunity? How do you respond in a crisis? Knowing who you are and having a clear sense of identity and purpose makes responding far easier.
In system thinking, this is called self-differentiation. People who are not well self-differentiated tend to simply agree with the person in front of them. Trying to keep everyone happy all the time is a recipe for disaster.