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Breathe. It’s December: How Calm Leadership Stops Team Chaos

In this episode of Take 5 with Liz Murray, we dive into the reality of December leadership, when everyone looks calm on the outside but is internally screaming into a Christmas ham.

This week’s theme is Calm Over Chaos, and we explore why your stress is contagious… but so is your calm.

Many leaders slip into panic leadership this time of year, rushing, spiralling, sending 7pm emails and unintentionally transmitting stress to their teams. But when you slow down, breathe, prioritise and make decisions without panic energy, your team follows your lead.

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why December triggers panic leadership How your emotional tone becomes “emotional Wi-Fi” for the team

The science of calm as a leadership tool

How modelling calm reduces mistakes, improves clarity, and boosts psychological safety

The leadership challenge that will transform your team this week

Calm isn’t passive, calm is powerful. And your team feels everything you broadcast.

If you’re ready to finish the year feeling proud, grounded, and a lot less like a malfunctioning Christmas fairy light, download my free 10-Minute Leader Glow-Up — your perfect end-of-year reflection tool. 

Download the 10-Minute Leader Glow-Up 👉https://www.edgeofpossibilities.com.au/pl/2148725323 

 

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome to December: calm on the outside, chaos on the inside

00:18 — This week’s theme: Calm Over Chaos

00:33 — Why your stress is contagious

00:46 — What panic leadership looks like in December

01:12 — How your team absorbs your energy

01:28 — What happens when leaders model calm

01:55 — Calm ≠ passive: why it’s a power tool

02:18 — The ripple effect of calm leadership

02:40 — Your leadership challenge for the week

02:55 — Free 10-Minute Leader Glow-Up download

03:05 — Closing encouragement

 

🔹Next steps and resources

📘Download the free 10-Minute Leader Glow-Up A simple, feel-good reflection to help you finish the year proud, calm and clear.

👉 https://www.edgeofpossibilities.com.au/pl/2148725323 

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Liz Murray helps leaders protect their energy, sharpen their influence, and lead with emotional stamina through her online course Be Exceptional, one-to-one coaching, and high-impact workshops.

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