#388: How to Eliminate Stress

About this episode

This episode explores actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source and create a productive work environment.

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source rather than just manage its symptoms. They share practical habits such as preparing the night before, protecting time for deep work, and maintaining one prioritized list, which help leaders create structure and reduce anxiety. They also discuss how the way leaders manage stress directly influences their teams, highlighting that both calm and anxiety spread throughout the organization. Listeners will gain tools to clarify their priorities, build margin into their days, and design a work environment that fosters resilience and productivity.

People in this episode

Guests: Perry Holley, Chris Goede

Topics covered

• stress management
• leadership
• productivity
• anxiety reduction
• work environment
• team dynamics

Keywords

• stress elimination
• leadership strategies
• deep work
• anxiety
• productivity habits
• team influence

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Organizations: Maxwell Leadership

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