Everyone experiences stress, and leaders face the additional stress brought about by the unique demands of leadership: having to make decisions with limited information, to manage conflict, to do more with less . . . and faster! The consequences of stress can include health problems and deteriorating relationships. Knowing what signs of stress to look for and having a strategy for increasing your resources will help you manage leadership stress and be more effective over a long career.





Table of Contents





The Stress of Leadership 7





Why Is Leadership Stressful? 8





Stress Assessment 13





When Stress Is Who, Not What 17





Handling Your Leadership Stress 20





Less Stress, Better Leadership 28





Suggested Readings 29





Background 29





Key Point Summary 31