Crisis Leadership
Four things you should avoid when delivering bad news
When the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, had to tell his employees last month that there were going to be widespread job cuts due to COVID19, he did it in a way that received widespread praise. He was transparent, empathetic and his letter was a benchmark lesson on how to deliver tough news. You can…
Read MoreThe End Of The Beginning: Leadership into Level 2 and beyond
Here’s a date to save for this coming Wednesday afternoon, when you’ve had enough of boring Zoom meetings. This one happens to be on Zoom too – but knowing it’s with Harold and Russell, it certainly won’t be boring that’s for sure! Plus you’ll see my face there too – hopefully that’s a plus. This…
Read MoreWhy you should re-read the ‘Circle of Influence/Circle of Concern’ Model right now….
I bet when Stephen Covey came up with the Circle of Influence/Circle of Control model in his bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he didn’t imagine that it would also be incredibly relevant to a world facing COVID-19. But it is. And it’s a useful model to revisit right now – not…
Read More7 tips for leading through troublesome times
How a leader responds in troublesome times is a measure of their mettle – but it requires a steady hand and a clear head. Here are seven ways to successfully lead your team through troubled waters.
Read More6 Ways to Lead Your Team Through Turbulent Times
It would be a right ‘box of fluffy ducks’ if leading was all plain sailing. But if you’ve been a leader for longer than a nanosecond, you’ll know all too well the pain of leading through tough times. From a complicated crisis to the slow, grinding burn of cost-cutting recessions, leading a team through stormy waters requires strong leadership.…
Read MoreWhat leaders can learn from Volkswagen’s €6.5bn screw up
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Volkswagen has had to recall 11 million vehicles worldwide this week, after admitting they test-rigged their US car emission tests. Oops and Ouch. Over the coming weeks, there will undoubtedly be endless discussion on the why’s and wherefores of this cautionary tale. Along with thanking our lucky…
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