There’s always another deadline looming, and managing remotely means switching between coaching conversations on Zoom, editing stories, and trying to catch up on Slack and email messages in between. The urgent will overtake the important as you triage the day away, unless you create some pockets of time for yourself. Use your calendar to block out a chunk of time for looking ahead, prioritizing, and catching up on those overdue performance reviews. Set a timer, turn off notifications, and lead your team into the future by doing your planning today.
Advice from Jill Geisler, Bill Plante Chair in Leadership & Media Integrity, Loyola University Chicago, Freedom Forum Fellow in Women’s Leadership
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It’s starting to get chilly, making porch or park visits with friends and family a little trickier to navigate – especially when staying connected to loved ones is one way to manage ongoing stress. With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country, here are some ways to plan ahead for outdoor, socially distant visits:
- Stock up on inexpensive blankets and throws for guests to use. Wash after each visit.
- If you have the space to use it safely, a small fire pit or portable heater can warm up in-person visits. Just avoid huddling, and be sure to have your fire extinguisher nearby.
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If those aren’t functional for your needs, try having a basket of hand-warmers on, well, hand.
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Encourage your guest to wear layers of warm clothing, and serve hot drinks (if anything).
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Keep visits short, and know when to call it quits. Shivering is a signal to say goodbye and head indoors.
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This newsletter is written & edited by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff: Beth Francesco, Holly Butcher Grant, and Julie Moos. Send us your questions and suggestions for topics to cover.
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