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070: Creating Urgency Without Causing Anxiety

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman explores a common challenge many leaders face: how to create a sense of urgency without causing anxiety, especially in remote or hybrid teams.

Sarah Beth shares real-life experiences and research-backed insights to explain the difference between helpful urgency and harmful pressure. When used effectively, urgency can boost motivation and focus. But if mismanaged, it can lead to stress, burnout, and disengagement.

She offers practical strategies for fostering healthy momentum, including setting clear expectations, offering context before giving direction, improving communication, and creating a culture of psychological safety. Sarah Beth also emphasizes how tone, timing, and active listening shape the way your message is received.

Whether you're leading a remote team or navigating the demands of a high-pressure environment, this episode provides actionable tips to help you lead with clarity, empathy, and impact.

Listen now to learn how to turn urgency into a powerful leadership tool without letting it become a source of anxiety.

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The content provided in this podcast, including by Sarah Beth Herman and any affiliated guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to medical, legal, or business consulting services. Listeners engage with the content at their own risk and are responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented. No guarantees are made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content. For any questions, clarifications, or crediting of sources, please contact us directly, and we will make necessary adjustments.

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Chapters

1. 070: Creating Urgency Without Causing Anxiety (00:00:00)

2. The Growing Remote World (00:01:46)

3. Distress vs. Eustress (00:03:18)

4. Communicating in Urgent Situations (00:07:37)

5. Acknowledging the Weight of Tasks (00:10:58)

6. The Art of Urgency in Leadership (00:13:42)

70 episodes

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Content provided by Sarah Beth Herman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sarah Beth Herman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

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In this episode of No Silver Spoons, host Sarah Beth Herman explores a common challenge many leaders face: how to create a sense of urgency without causing anxiety, especially in remote or hybrid teams.

Sarah Beth shares real-life experiences and research-backed insights to explain the difference between helpful urgency and harmful pressure. When used effectively, urgency can boost motivation and focus. But if mismanaged, it can lead to stress, burnout, and disengagement.

She offers practical strategies for fostering healthy momentum, including setting clear expectations, offering context before giving direction, improving communication, and creating a culture of psychological safety. Sarah Beth also emphasizes how tone, timing, and active listening shape the way your message is received.

Whether you're leading a remote team or navigating the demands of a high-pressure environment, this episode provides actionable tips to help you lead with clarity, empathy, and impact.

Listen now to learn how to turn urgency into a powerful leadership tool without letting it become a source of anxiety.

Support the show

SOCIALS:
No Silver Spoons®: Instagram
Dentistry Support: Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin
The Dental Collaborative: Facebook
Sarah Beth Herman: LinkedIn | Personal Bio | Links
Free Training for Dental Offices
DISCLAIMER:
The content provided in this podcast, including by Sarah Beth Herman and any affiliated guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to medical, legal, or business consulting services. Listeners engage with the content at their own risk and are responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented. No guarantees are made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content. For any questions, clarifications, or crediting of sources, please contact us directly, and we will make necessary adjustments.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. 070: Creating Urgency Without Causing Anxiety (00:00:00)

2. The Growing Remote World (00:01:46)

3. Distress vs. Eustress (00:03:18)

4. Communicating in Urgent Situations (00:07:37)

5. Acknowledging the Weight of Tasks (00:10:58)

6. The Art of Urgency in Leadership (00:13:42)

70 episodes

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