If I Felt Overwhelmed...
In business, chaos doesn’t send an invitation. It just shows up.
Sometimes it’s a natural disaster. Sometimes it’s a major team member quitting. Sometimes it's simply the grind of too much work and not enough time.
If I were overwhelmed — or if disaster struck — here’s the very first thing I would do:
Start a daily huddle.
Another meeting? Yes! It’s one of the simplest tools in leadership, but one of the most powerful.
Here’s why:
1. Alignment Beats Chaos
When pressure mounts, communication usually breaks down. People get reactive. Silos form. Small problems fester into big ones.
A daily huddle — 10 to 15 minutes, every morning — brings everyone back into alignment.
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What's the focus today?
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What’s stuck?
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Where do we need help?
One short meeting keeps everyone rowing in the same direction — even when the waters get rough.
2. Speed Wins
When you’re busy or under stress, speed matters.
A daily huddle accelerates decision-making and removes bottlenecks early in the day — before they snowball into real issues.
It’s the difference between being in control versus being stuck in damage control.
3. It Forces Clarity
In a crisis, everyone needs clear priorities.
The discipline of standing together each morning forces leadership and teams to answer basic but critical questions:
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What matters most today?
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What must get done, no matter what?
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What can wait?
Without a daily rhythm, busy teams often confuse motion for progress. The huddle brings focus back to real movement.
4. It Builds Culture and Confidence
In tough times, people don’t just need tasks — they need connection.
Seeing your team daily, even briefly, builds a sense of shared mission.
It shows that leadership is present, focused, and committed. It creates a small daily win — a habit of gathering, communicating, and conquering together.
What a Good Daily Huddle Looks Like
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Short and sharp (10-15 minutes max)
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Same time every day
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Simple structure:
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Wins from yesterday
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Priorities for today
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Roadblocks or asks for help
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Stand up if possible — it keeps energy up and discourages rambling
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Strong Leader (quarterback) — to keep the meeting short (and on-track)
The Bottom Line
When business gets crazy — whether from growth, disaster, or just everyday pressure — you don’t need complicated strategies.
You need clarity, connection, and cadence.
The daily huddle gives you all three.
If I were overwhelmed, that’s exactly where I would start.
(And honestly? Even if you’re not overwhelmed, you should probably start it anyway.)
Ryan Giles
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