Perhaps we are rattled thinking that we don’t really know how best to manage and respond within our communities with all that is going on.

We might be believing that we are unprepared and unskilled to rise up and meet all the things that are coming at us.

Our learning curve is steep.

Here’s my simple message this week.

Don’t weaponize this feeling of uncertainty and insecurity and point it at yourself.

Don’t attack yourself because you’re out in front leading people to some unknown, unnamed place and no one knows where it is.

Take it easy on yourself.

Your self-care is essential right now.

An important part of leadership is the safeguarding of a calm, steady mind from which to function.

Give yourself the space, kindness and understanding to make that happen.

And remember, it can feel lonely at times, but we are truly all in this together.