I think I am probably in the general population with this answer: I am recovering from the impact Covid- 19 had on human beings in the world in 2020- 2021.
I am blessed that none of our family got it. But, I am recovering from the restrictions and fear. I am okay wearing a mask and spend a lot of time only with my pod anyway. The restrictions were suggested in the U.S., but the fact that even if I had the interest in joining a mass celebration, I should not. It brought back this quote on change:
People often resist change when they have no involvement in how it should be implemented.
So
contrary to popular belief
people don’t resist change
they resist being controlled.
Now I am fully vaccinated in just over a year from when the impact of the pandemic first hit me. The last time I was really sick was in February 1993 (blessed with good genes and maintain a healthy lifestyle).
This last year we witnessed widespread panic, hoarding, a wide division of beliefs, and the ugly side of people. When people face danger, our natural reaction is to take care of number one. We need to feel safe before we can take risks. But for how long??? When we are focused inward, we are not concerned for the needs of others. This is not a very loving or caring state of mind.
Some people's jobs put them on the front lines. My friend's wife died because she courageously put others ahead of her own safety as an emergency room nurse.
So when I finally got my first vaccination appointment, the clouds in the sky parted, and I could see the light. It offered me a freedom I had not experienced in 15 months. One with larger family gatherings, hugs, and travel. It has helped me move forward without the fear of spreading this deadly disease to others.
There are many opinions on this and getting vaccinated. I did not write this to support any cause or decision I made. I wrote it as an example of how people feel and react when they go through a change they did not create.
How can we as leaders, cut down the fear, and engage our teams to make that change as successful as possible?
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