businesses navigate the fallout of COVID-19, there has been a lot of focus on leadership and what makes an effective leader in challenging times. As many have said, if there ever was a time for a leader to demonstrate effective leadership, it’s now. The lack of control that people feel about their lives due to the pandemic has manifested itself in many ways and employees are looking to their leaders for reassurance.
So how do you manage a team effectively through a crisis when you’re not really sure how to cope with it yourself? The key components according to our team are:
Compassion
Maintain a personal connection with your teams by understanding and showing empathy for their personal situation.
Effective Communication
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but it is about being authentic and transparent in your communication.
Access to Information
Ensure that your staff have access to reliable and trusted sources of information.
Some examples of effective leaders
Here are some leaders that our team find inspiring:
Natalie
'Amal Clooney fights some incredibly challenging human rights cases. She is eloquent, elegant and highly intelligent.'
Amy
'Jacinta Adern has shown the world what true leadership looks like. She is strong, compassionate and inspiring.'
Janine
'Joan of Arc had no military training but convinced the Crown Prince Charles of Valois to lead a French army to the city of Orléans victory was achieved over the English and French.'
We are thinking of our network as we navigate this challenging time and hope to be able to meet in person when time allows.
Kind Regards,
Janine, Amy & Natalie