Leadership Under Pressure: Orientation and Self-Management in Everyday Leadership

24 Jan 2026 | Leadership & Collaboration

Leadership in complex systems is rarely straightforward. Decisions must be made under time pressure, responsibility is high, and emotional strain is a daily occurrence. At the same time, classical leadership approaches reach their limits where situations are contradictory, dynamic, or not clearly solvable. This three-part blog series is dedicated to the question of how leaders can remain capable of action under pressure without permanently overtaxing themselves.

The focus here is not on imparting further models or programs, but on the importance of orientation and self-direction in everyday leadership. The contributions build on each other thematically, but can also be read independently.

Part 1: Leadership Under Pressure: Why Orientation is More Important Than Recipes

Why leadership under pressure rarely fails due to a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of direction.

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Part 2: Self-Management in Everyday Leadership: Remaining Effective Without New Models

How self-control develops in everyday life – without additional programs or tools.

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Part 3: Healthy Leadership: Why Self-Optimization Isn't the Solution

Why healthy leadership doesn't arise from more self-optimization, but from a conscious approach to responsibility and system dynamics.

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2 Comments

  1. Lorena Hoormann

    Dear Anke,

    Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you can take something away from it! Agricultural businesses are particularly interesting because so much is still „externally determined,“ solely by the needs of the animals, for example. If you like, please tell me: Under what conditions do you make the best decisions as a leader?

    Best regards,
    Lorena

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  2. Dr. Anke Cras

    Dear Lorena!
    This is an interesting topic that I haven't really explored before. On our farm, I'm very familiar with the external influences that affect a decision and, consequently, my leadership. I'll gladly read your articles and will definitely take away some valuable insights!
    Thank you for this rundown and introduction to your little series.
    Best regards,
    Anke

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