How do you lead the team at the age of constant decision -making and high bets without burning or losing their connection? Co -founder Mamaearth Ghazal Alagh has recently shared a sophisticated view of navigation in leadership in difficult times and resonates with many.
In the LinkedIn post, Alagh bounced off at a particularly intense phase in Mamaearth when the company had to turn its strategy almost overnight. “There were long days, sleepless nights, load of course repair and much more,” she wrote. But instead of relying on motivational speeches or pretending to have all the answers, she did something simple, but strong, began meetings by signing up with her team.
“I started every meeting with a mere dog:” How is everyone really doing today? “”
“Sometimes these conversations lasted only a few minutes, but it created space for honesty and cohesion.”
Practical advice, rooted in empathy
Alagh shared several grounded strategies that helped her and her team to stay under pressure:
- Be transparent: “Share context honestly; let people know what is going on, not only what to do.”
- Welcome input: “Solution often comes from unexpected places.”
- Keep it simple: “Focusing on three clear priorities for the Beats week Ambition lists that no one can complete.”
- Confirm the effort: “Note the effort, not only the results … especially when the results last longer than our required timeline.”
- Stand at breaks: “Take shared chai and coffee breaks, albeit to stretch or share the story. It lightens the mood.”
Guidance out of titles
Although he admits that there is no perfect playing book for handling pressure, Alagh believes that a mixture of empathy and practical action can go a long way to keep the team stable and involved. Her approach serves as a reminder that authentic leadership is not about having all the answers, it is about creating a space where people feel heard and supported.
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