Deal with the Elephant in the Room First to Become a Better Leader

The answer involves sequence.

The tough issues and bad news should always come first.

Trying to deal with positive things when those elephants in the room still exist usually disrupts focus anyway.

After dealing with those elephants, organizations can and should celebrate the wins and good news.

The word “first” also has a double meaning in this context.

This can help improve morale and set the stage for more positive leadership later.

Great CEOs Deal With ‘Elephants’ First| Entrepreneur

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