We often see stress as a negative and do everything in our power to get rid of it. We vilify the people who cause us stress, and this puts leaders in a bad spot. Why? Because you cannot lead without using stress as one of your tools.

When your employees become stressed and start feeling loss, distrust, or discomfort, what can you do to curb their fears and help them navigate stress effectively? Resilience expert Dr. G says one of the best things you can do is have empathy, stand to the side, and let the stress reflex happen.

Listen to this episode of The Judd Shaw Way Podcast with Judd Shaw featuring Deborah Gilboa, aka “Dr. G,” a board-certified family physician and resilience expert. Dr. G explains the three components of stress management, how to build resilience, and why it’s essential for leaders to have empathy when initiating change in the workplace.

• [0:36] Judd Shaw welcomes his guest, Deborah Gilboa (aka “Dr. G”)
• [2:12] Dr. G explains how she became a physician — and why she began studying stress
• [4:31] What is patient resilience?
• [6:38] Dr. G shares the steps everyone should take when confronted with stress
• [9:26] Why leaders encounter change resistance from employees — and how to work through it
• [16:14] The skills that can help you navigate change with intention and purpose
• [20:07] The three components of stress management: recognition, interrogation, and remembering that you have choices
• [26:00] What mistakes do most leaders make when initiating change?

Name: Judd B. Shaw

What he does: Judd founded Judd Shaw Injury Law (JSIL) and serves as the firm’s Brand Chief. He founded the firm on the premise that clients come first. Over the years, the success he attained for his clients helped JSIL grow significantly. Judd’s clients are not just another number to him or his law firm.

Company: Judd Shaw Injury Law

Words of wisdom: "At Judd Shaw Injury Law, it’s all about high-quality representation and excellence in client service. Our clients are counting on us to win and the stakes are high. Our endless pursuit for awesomeness through our core values, the ability to WOW our clients, is in our DNA."

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Name: Deborah Gilboa, MD (aka “Dr. G”)

Short Bio: Deborah, also known as “Dr. G,” is a board-certified family physician and resilience expert who works with families, educators, executives, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress into an advantage. She is a speaker and leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The Doctors. Dr. G is also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and other outlets where she teaches others how to be resilient and “do stress better.”

Company: AskDoctorG.com

Connect: LinkedIn

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