05/09/2025

Short Fuses, High Stakes

Consider this argument for grace-based leadership

These are stressful times. Fear, uncertainty, and frustration have become an unwelcome undercurrent in many workplaces. Political divides flare unexpectedly. Tempers are shorter. People are weary — and it shows. As pressure mounts, so does the risk of fractured teams, strained relationships and lost results.

Today's leaders must navigate not just the work, but the weight people are carrying. What’s needed is a new brand of leadership: grace-based leadership.

Grace-based leadership isn’t soft or indulgent. Instead, it’s strong … uniquely strong enough to hold space for humanity without losing sight of results. It’s the ability to meet people where they are — with patience, understanding and compassion — while still upholding clear expectations and accountability. 

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