Anxiety is usually something people want to avoid. The dictionary defines it as “a state of being uneasy, apprehensive or worried about what may happen.” People who experience too much anxiety may find themselves on a therapist’s couch, and doctors prescribe pills to keep this feeling away.
And yet, in my work as an adviser to executives, I have found that in corporate life there is a place for anxiety, as long as it is understood and managed the right way. I have interviewed or advised 250 top executives at companies that include Procter & Gamble, Toyota, PepsiCo, Four Seasons Hotels, Ericsson, Samsung and Novartis. I have seen the positive effect that anxiety has had on their organizations — whether intentional or not.
The success of great leaders is all about creating just enough anxiety — within themselves and their organizations — to unleash the energy that drives powerful leadership, accelerates growth and helps companies succeed.
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