Maintaining effective leadership during times of environmental stress

Applying the concepts of lead management in a world that has traditionally experienced the external control of boss management is particularly challenging in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, the pandemic has meant a challenge to getting needs met, both inside and outside the workplace. At the most primal level, survival needs are being threatened, and the quality of our relationships can be influenced as we must find ways to work together from a distance. In the workplace, organizational survival also must be addressed. Deadlines remain in place and workers are expected to function effectively on their jobs despite other challenges they may be facing as a result of the pandemic. In this article, the authors integrate Glasser's (1998) model of lead management with other management strategies that can be effective in addressing workplace concerns. The article concludes with a discussion in which Provost shares his experience in developing his own management style and explains how he focuses on how to balance the needs of individuals and groups within the constraints of the system, particularly in the time of stress within a pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Finding Mental Freedom within Pandemic Constraints: An Interview with Kim Olver

Kimberly Olver is a senior faculty member and executive director of William Glasser International. She is known internationally for her work as a counselor, coach, author, and trainer. Kim's background includes 22 years in social work, a certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University, and she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. In this interview, Kim explains how she integrates her professional experience with her knowledge of Glasser's ideas and offers strategies that could be immediately useful for individuals struggling to manage some of the current challenges related to the pandemic.

UTILIZING REALITY THERAPY and CHOICE THEORY IN SCHOOL COUNSELING to PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS and ENGAGEMENT: A ROLE PLAY DEMONSTRATION and DISCUSSION

The guidance/curriculum component of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model is designed to promote mental health and to enhance academic achievement. The role of school counselors is to deliver short-term individual and group services. The large ratio of students to school counselors necessitates the use of approaches that can provide effective interventions for students within a short period of time. The Reality Therapy process helps students move from a problem focus to choosing more effective behaviors. This article provides a brief example and discussion of how Reality Therapy and Choice Theory can be successfully employed in a school counseling scenario.