YOUR WEATHER SYSTEM
Card 1 of 4 • The Foundation
You set the climate for your entire team.
WHAT IT IS
Leaders are like weather systems. Whether you're sunny and calm or raging like a cyclone, you set the climate for your entire team. You can't control the emotions you feel when you have a bad day, but you must control how you express them so you don't rain on people who don't even have an umbrella.
YOUR WEATHER SYSTEM
Card 2 of 4 • The Two Lenses
Recognize your state before you zap someone with a lightning bolt.
🔍 LEADER LENS
- Recognize your emotional state and own your personal "weather" before you walk into a room.
- Prevent yourself from accidentally zapping someone with a lightning bolt.
👤 IC LENS
- Know what kind of weather the boss is bringing to the office today.
- Feel psychologically safe enough to work without constantly checking the forecast or hiding in the storm shelter.
YOUR WEATHER SYSTEM
Card 3 of 4 • Red & Green Flags
Are you bringing sunshine or an unpredictable thunderstorm?
🚩 RED FLAGS (Breaking Down)
- The team scatters when the boss walks by.
- Bringing a bad mood from home and unleashing it on the team.
- Operating like a sudden, unpredictable thunderstorm.
✅ GREEN FLAGS (Working Well)
- Acknowledging out loud when you're having a cloudy day.
- Team members bringing sunshine when you need it.
- Consistent, manageable climates that foster sustainable growth.
YOUR WEATHER SYSTEM
Card 4 of 4 • Self-Check & Application
Do a weather check before you step into the room.
SELF-CHECK:
"When I'm having a terrible day, what does my 'storm' look like, and who usually gets caught in the rain?"
"When I'm having a terrible day, what does my 'storm' look like, and who usually gets caught in the rain?"
THE PLAY
Do a "weather check" before your next team meeting. If you're bringing in dark clouds, take 5 minutes outside to reset, or simply acknowledge to the team that you're feeling a bit "off" today so they don't assume it's their fault.
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