Some stretches of work feel like a long exhale you never quite finish.
You’re not necessarily the one in the driving seat.
But you’re still here.
Still responding.
Still noticing the tension others are trying to hold in.
Decisions are delayed.
Structures shifting.
And everyone’s waiting for something, clarity, payout, direction, all while carrying on like everything’s normal.
It’s not.
And yet, people keep showing up.
Here's What I've Seen
Even when formal control is out of reach, some people still shape the tone.
They ask a better question.
They pause before reacting.
They name what’s been sitting under the surface.
They don’t wait for permission, they just quietly lead.
Not with titles or plans, but with presence.
And often in moments that feel too small to matter, but aren't.
Small Gestures are Never Just Small
When the system stalls, you don’t have to.
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A short team pause before diving in
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A check-in that doesn’t rush toward solutions
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A sentence that acknowledges uncertainty without pretending to fix it
These acts aren’t decorative.
They’re stabilising.
And they shape how others experience you, not just as someone who performs a certain way, but as someone willing to listen, sharing themselves and giving space to others to feel what they are feeling without moving on too quickly.
They remind people that even in ambiguity, we still get to choose how we show up.
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Because how you show up now in the ambiguity, the waiting, the not-knowing is still shaping something.
Not just for others, but for you.
Whether you stay or whether you go, this is precious time.
Time to notice your patterns.
To prepare your nervous system.
To choose a mindset and energy you want to bring to whatever's next.
It’s not about holding it all together.
It’s about staying connected to what kind of presence you want to be remembered for.
Start there. Let that be enough for today.
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With you,
Linda
Touching Distance | Within Reach
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