After this lesson, the learner will understand the emotional risks of high-stress work environments and the impact it can have on leaders and managers. The learner will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in leaders and the trickle-down effect it can have on teams.

The learner will also have increased their ability to respond safely and effectively in high-pressure situations with newly acquired tools and techniques that can reduce emotional stress and its impact on leaders and managers.

• Resiliency Reminders for Managers
• Natural vs. Human-Caused Disaster & the Nonprofit Culture
• Stress and Disaster Work
• Stress and the Leader
• Self-awareness
• Managers’ Stress Inventory
• Understanding Stress
• Stress Domains
• Managing Leadership Stress
• Helpful Measures
• Next Steps