When a cycle involves individuals, their emotions, and feelings, it can lead to burnout, making it crucial for leaders to disrupt such unhealthy patterns. This week we explore the cycle of crisis.

It typically starts with a minor issue faced by an employee, such as missing a deadline or arriving late, which the manager chooses to overlook initially. As time progresses, a medium-sized issue arises, yet the leader still hesitates to acknowledge it. Eventually, a major problem emerges, catching the attention of other employees, forcing the manager to address it and impose disciplinary measures.

Here lies the problem: there was no open dialogue prior to the occurrence of the major issue, causing the employee to lose trust due to the lack of prior communication about the concerns being addressed.

Consequently, the cycle repeats itself, perpetuating negative effects on the employee, the team, and the leader. Communication suffers, confusion arises, and employees experience a dwindling sense of trust.

So, how can we break this detrimental cycle for our employees? That is what we are covering this week. 

Links:

https://www.the-paradigm.com/tackling-tough-conversations

https://www.the-paradigm.com/people-on-purpose