We’re often told stress is a liability – a fast track to burnout or poor performance. But for women in leadership, shifting that mindset turns that tension into something much more useful: a source of clarity and resilience that sharpens their strategic edge.

By changing how we think about stress, we can see it as a valuable asset – a tool that builds resilience, sharpens focus and supports growth in high-pressure situations.

Reconsidering Stress in the Leadership Context

Workplace culture rarely treats stress as useful. It’s usually lumped in with risk factors, not leadership tools. Most corporate programs treat it as a health risk. These programs mean well, but they often backfire when everyday pressure gets treated like a crisis.

Read more at: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/turning-stress-into-an-asset/