Leadership in Crisis

Part 3: Connection

As I began to compose this final “Leadership in Crisis” series post, I considered “care” to be my last “C” thought on leading well during crisis. After some reflection, I thought it better to illustrate connection and it’s importance in crisis.

Humans crave connection. Whether your teams are teleworking for the first time or are globally dispersed, the additional stressors of crisis require that leaders maintain and focus on connections.

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Leadership in Crisis

Part 2: Consistency

In times of uncertainty, people expect leaders to be steady in both messaging and demeanor.

The calm in the storm.

The rudder of the ship.

Today, we explore consistency and it’s importance in crisis.

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Leadership in Crisis

Part 1: Communication

Leaders are the focal point for their organizations and/or teams in times of uncertainty and crisis. In unprecedented times like these it is important to have established relationships with those you lead. However, even without the luxury of a foundation of trust, there are critical actions for great leadership in crisis. The first is Communication.

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