With all that has gone on with our economy in the last few months, and especially in the last 2 weeks, people worry, need reassurance, and value leadership. As executives, we know that confident persons are happier & produce more than those that are stressed. Accordingly, we all are looking for tools and habits that will not only enable us to get through these times, but to do so successfully.
To that end, here are ten ideas that will help you do just that:
1) Perpetual Optimism Attitude is everything. How we lead and how consistent we are will set the tone with the organization.
2) Even Tempered Demeanor Being "cool under fire" is another trait that is contagious. If leadership is calm & confident, so will be their people.
3) Doing Your Homework Challenging times require more attention to detail. If one is able to open enough oysters, she will find a pearl.
4) Focusing On The Few Things That Are Important Trying to do too much is a common fault of we who are driven to perform. Simplify. A few critical tasks done in an excellent manner have for more impact than many things done routinely.
5) Staying Close To Your People The more stressful the times, the more important listening, coaching, and mentoring become. If they know y9u support them, they will have more courage to do what's right.
6) Keeping Discipline Paramount While we need creative thinking, we need to do it in a constructive way. The tendency of experimenting too much with new solutions can creep in the middle of times that need stability, taking money, resources, and time we don't have.
7) Celebrating Wins Catch your folks overcoming adversity & doing something well. Then publicize and reward it. All of us have challenges; those who regularly overcome them are your most valuable.
8) A Counterintuitive Budget Most executives reduce things like the marketing budget, during bad economic times. The opposite should happen. Customers make 80% of their changes during business slumps, and so, can be wooed. Look not only at personnel cuts you could make, but at key hires; more talent is available.
9) Exemplary Patience Since we are generally treated like we treat others, it is critical that we make a concerted effort to understand situations. What goes around, comes around. The use of humor is very effective here in breaking tension.
10) And Finally, "This Too Shall Pass" In the words of Og Mandino, there is a start and an end to everything. Working as a team, anything is possible.
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