This truism prevents complacency during good times and instills hope during tough times.
I originally wrote the the attached report 2001 to address how to lead in an economic downturn, then I revised it in 2008. Well, 2020 seems to be singing the same song to leaders.
There are three common responses to change with corresponding effective responses:
Last week, a friend, Blair Franklin, shared some compelling thoughts on Linked In. With his permission, I am sharing them with you today. Blair is President and CEO of Ameripipe Supply, Inc.
Here's what he had to say....
"The tenor and content of our conversations today matter more than ever.
Here are 5 hard questions I’m asking myself this morning about the way I communicate. Share these if you believe they may help us be more positive with our thoughts and words. They also may help us keep quiet when we need to.
Home is where the heart is, and work is where the laptop is.
Working remotely does not have to feel so distant for your team. Here are 11 techniques to help you team feel more connected.
Team Meetings:
1. Create a regular schedule and stick with it. Avoid the temptation to have impromptu meetings with those who are under your same roof.
2. Incorporate rituals into your virtual meetings like quickly sharing High's/Low's since your last meeting to get warmed up and create a window into your team's world.
As a youngster, I always thought my mother originated the phrase, “This too shall pass,” since she used it so frequently.
Since then, I have learned that this saying appears in the works of Persian poets and in Jewish folklore from King Solomon ... quite a few years before I heard my mom say it.
Uncertainty really elevates the need for leaders to bring the right mindset and actions to their teams. Here are some quick tips to help you lead during these uncertain times.
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Since 1999, I have worked, coached, trained, and studied well over 25,000 leaders. In that time, 15 common practices have been revealed for highly engaging leaders. Think of this as a to-do list if you aspire to inspire.
