📘 Leading While Feeling
The Emotional Response Continuum as a Tool for Real-World Wellness and Compassionate Leadership
by Peggi J. Trusty, DMin

💬 You don’t have to feel fine to lead well.
Whether you're navigating a team, holding space for others, or simply trying to stay grounded in your own emotional storm—Leading While Feeling gives you the tools to name what you’re experiencing and respond with clarity, compassion, and courage.
At the heart of this guide is the Emotional Response Continuum (ERC)—a powerful five-zone framework that helps you identify where you are emotionally (Soaring, Succeeding, Surviving, Struggling, or Suffering) and what kind of support or care you need in each space.
Designed for leaders, caregivers, chaplains, coaches, and anyone who carries others while managing their own humanity, this book equips you to:
✔️ Build emotional awareness without shame
✔️ Use the ERC in real-life conversations and care settings
✔️ Create emotionally intelligent spaces for teams and clients
✔️ Avoid burnout by understanding your inner warning signs
✔️ Support yourself through every zone—not just when you’re soaring

🛠️ Inside You’ll Find:
A breakdown of the five ERC zones and what they mean
An introduction to the Individual Wellness Support Plan (IWSP) for creating sustainable rhythms of care
Scripts, prompts, and check-ins for leaders and chaplains
Printable worksheets and reflection tools for personal or professional use
Practical strategies to normalize emotional presence in leadership, caregiving, and faith-based work
This is not a book about fixing yourself.
It’s about leading with your heart intact—even in the storm.
Emotional wellness isn't a luxury.
It's a form of leadership.
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