When the World Is Too Distracting — and It Feels Impossible to Work
October 31, 2024
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Summary.
As much as we wish we could, we can’t eliminate uncertainty in the world. But we can control how we respond to it, and one of the ways that we can respond is to help create workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully. This article includes a curated list of HBR articles and podcast episodes to help you manage yourself, your team, and your organization when you’re consumed with what’s happening outside of work.How do you stay focused when every news alert makes your stomach drop? When should you check the headlines, and when should you step away? How do you support your team members whose attention is understandably focused on world events? Do you need to redirect people back to work? What’s the right balance between acknowledging everything that’s going on and maintaining business as usual?