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15 things effective leaders do with extreme consistency (I)
I first learned about effective leadership in chaotic environments as a Navy SEAL. Many, if not all, of those basic principles apply in business and life in general. We all have a different definition of success. But when we think of the…
7 important tips for new leaders
As we navigate returning to our workplaces after the pandemic, a potential demographic shift seems to be on the horizon. Some more senior leaders may not return to the office because they are part of a high-risk group. Some of my clients,…
Why companies need creative leaders in the future of work
In 2019, LinkedIn named it “the most important skill in the world.” The World Economic Forum (WEF) placed it third on a list of the “10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Surprisingly, it is not data science or…
The framework all leaders need to build a better normal
As the world limps toward recovery, many news headlines seem to suggest we should accept this reality as our “new normal,” as if the story is all bad and out of our control. The truth is, while the pandemic and resulting economic impact are…
Leadership traits for post COVID-19 workplace
COVID-19 has not just changed the world but also changed the DNA of our workplace ecosystem in many ways. Our leaders must change as well to lead effectively in this new era. If this pandemic experience has taught us anything, it’s that…
Five keys to decisive crisis leadership
United Kingdom: 62 per cent in the U.K. do not believe their government acted fast enough to tackle the spread of COVID-19, and overall public disapproval of the government’s handling rose from 26 to 30 per cent in April.…
Leadership in time of COVID-19
The reality of life post-COVID-19 has not fully sunk in yet, and its consequences for our businesses, organizations, economy, and society will play out over the rest of 2020 and beyond. Right now, we really need sober, smart,…
6 leadership principles to guide you during crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has fueled what uncertainty means with fresh perspectives around readiness and preparedness. This moment has elevated the importance of leading with a crisis aware state of mind. Especially when you consider…
4 things leaders should do when crisis disrupts people
Prior to the COVID-19 crisis our daily lives were so hectic with work, family, activities and deadlines. We felt as if we couldn’t catch up. It was a never-ending routine that recycled itself repeatedly. It gave us some level of…
Leadership that makes us better
All crises generate narratives featuring victims, heroes and villains. It is not difficult to see who played these roles in the Great Recession. The victims were the middle and working classes, and particularly people evicted for mortgage…