🧠 Stress Impacts Decision-Making—Leaders Can Make a Difference
Did you know that 83% of workers experience work-related stress? It doesn’t just affect well-being—it disrupts our ability to make clear, rational decisions.
In a compelling article for Fast Company, career coach Rachel Montañez explains how stress hijacks our cognitive processes and outlines how leaders can help reverse the damage by:
✅ Reducing cognitive load – Streamlining tasks and minimizing unnecessary meetings to avoid mental fatigue.
✅ Promoting thoughtful decision-making – Creating a culture that values reflection over reactivity.
✅ Fostering emotional awareness – Helping teams recognize and regulate emotions that impact judgment.
💡 When leaders take intentional steps to support mental clarity, they empower their teams to perform better—even under pressure.
✨ This is where Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) play a crucial role.
EAPs offer confidential counseling, mental health resources, and stress management tools—giving employees the support they need to refocus, recharge, and make sound decisions.
When proactive leadership meets professional support, organizations thrive.
📖 Source:
Montañez, R. (2024, April 16). Stress hijacks our ability to make good decisions—here’s how leaders can help. Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/91287917/stress-hijacks-our-ability-to-make-good-decisions-heres-how-leaders-can-help
