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How to Be Focused and Productive in a Crisis

Lead from Within

In times of crisis, when everyone is anxious and uncertain about the future, it’s understandably hard for people to stay on track. Ask yourself, “As a leader, who am I going to be in this time of crisis?” At the same time, work to help your team stay inspired, connected and motivated. and lead by example. Tell the truth.

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Is Your Leadership Creating an Energy Crisis?

The Practical Leader

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. The post Is Your Leadership Creating an Energy Crisis? The biggest cause of “quiet quitting” or on-the-job-retirement is a dysfunctional culture rooted in poor leadership. “No one wants to work anymore,” they’ll say. How do you know?

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October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Jon Lokhorst of Lokhorst Consulting shared Leading Yourself Through Crisis. Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! Communication.

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Leading Through Questions: The Transformative Power of Inquiry

CO2

But “ just ask” leadership , centered on questioning, inspires greater accountability, surfaces innovative ideas, resolves conflicts, and motivates employees to higher levels of performance. Questions also enable leaders to gather more complete information, especially in times of crisis or change.

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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Social Responsibility and Ethics As global awareness of social and environmental issues grows, corporate responsibility and ethical practices have become more important than ever. Be extraordinary.

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The Ten Virtues of Outstanding Leaders

Leading Blog

They insist "that ethics, character, and virtue are essential to real leadership" and anything else is misleadership. Leadership, at its core, is about character: specifically, a character attuned to its ethical responsibilities to others. They understand the consequences of ethical values and are able to share it with others.

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Chief Empathy Officers (CEO’s) Required

Lead Change Blog

Whilst some employees will be motivated about returning to be with colleagues, others on your team may be harboring fears for their safety, and those of their loved ones, particularly if they are in a high-risk category. And effective communication can only occur when there is empathy and compassion.