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Upshift: How to Turn Pressure into Performance and Crisis into Creativity

Leading Blog

They always do. International crisis management specialist Ben Ramalingam writes in Upshift: Turning Pressure into Performance and Crisis into Creativity , that between the two extremes is the “sweet spot” where we experience a healthy level of stress. It is something that we deliberately learn, practice, and improve on.

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Dealing with the Two Fronts of Every Crisis

Leading Blog

E VERY CRISIS places a leader between two fronts: Issue and Fear. Understanding the difference and managing both is key to dealing with a crisis successfully. There is the crisis where the issue is known, there is a procedure for handling it, and success in dealing with it comes down to proper execution of the solution.

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How to Lead in Times of Crisis

Lead from Within

Most leaders believe they’re prepared to lead through a crisis. But after working with hundreds of executives as a leadership coach, I’ve found that many of them don’t fully understand what crisis leadership entails. Faced with an actual crisis playing out in real time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by uncertainty.

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Positive Chaos: Transforming Crisis into Clarity and Advantage

Leading Blog

In Positive Chaos , Dan Thurmon explains how to do just that. That is to say, we need to seize the chaos as an opportunity to transform ourselves, accomplish, and positively influence others to do the same. Why do some people grow and learn, and others flounder? What must you know and become capable of doing?

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How Grace Can Help Leaders Guide Their Organization Through Change And Crisis

Tanveer Naseer

And according to my guest for this episode of the “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast , John Baldoni, you have to do all of this with a firm sense of grace. Learn more about John’s work on his website. John is a globally recognized executive coach, speaker, and author of 16 books that have been translated into ten languages.

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5 Principles for Ethical Leadership in Times of Crisis

Great Leadership By Dan

This is particularly true in times of crisis. They need to recognize a crisis is in the making and quickly persuade others that attention and action are needed. Answering questions is also critical; be honest when you do not know the answer and be sure to try to find out as soon as possible and follow up.

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How a Crisis can Make a Bad Leader into a Great Leader

Lead from Within

Times of crisis are inherently challenging and difficult—but they also present great opportunities for leaders to grow. Here are some points to remember during this moment of opportunity: In crisis leaders can engage. In crisis leaders can pay close attention. In crisis leaders can support.

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