Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

Ep 71 - Creating a Sense of Urgency

Most leaders know they need to motivate their teams but creating genuine urgency is tricky because too much burns people out and too little does nothing. In this episode, Cindi Baldi and Geoff Tumlin explore why urgency can be a powerful catalyst for performance or a recipe for trouble when it’s overdone.

Cindi and Geoff break down how to recognize when urgency is lacking, what happens when there’s too much, and the leadership behaviors that help teams focus without depleting their energy reserves. From cranking up urgency without burning people out to getting everyone aligned on priorities, this episode shares a fresh take on getting things done.

Whether you’re trying to hit a critical deadline or rally your team around a new initiative, you’ll learn how to inspire action at the right pace for enduring results.

Episode Highlights:

The difference between urgency and constant pressure
How to diagnose when urgency needs to be cranked out
Why overusing urgency leads to burnout and disengagement
Leadership strategies for creating the right level of momentum
Balancing speed with sustainability
Making sure that urgency drives results, not chaos