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Leading in tough times
Imagine you’re sitting on an airplane and the air gets a little choppy, then downright turbulent. You reach for the armrests and your white knuckles tell plenty about your reaction. The captain speaks on the intercom: “Well, folks, sit back and relax. We’ve run into a few bumps up here and will be through it in a few minutes. This is predictable this time of year in this area. Tighten up the seat belt and enjoy the ride.” His calm demeanor and gray hair reassures you he’s been here before and it’s no big deal.
This is exactly what employees need from their leaders in tough times. They need to know everything is okay—that this, too, will pass. A leader who has experienced tough times in the past and knows it’s cyclical can reassure employees that there is a time limit on tough times.
Leading in tough times
June 19, 2008
Imagine you’re sitting on an airplane and the air gets a little choppy, then downright turbulent. You reach for the armrests and your white knuckles tell plenty about your reaction. The captain speaks on the intercom: “Well, folks, sit back and relax. We’ve run into a few bumps up here and will be through it in a few minutes. This is predictable this time of year in this area. Tighten up the seat belt and enjoy the ride.” His calm demeanor and gray hair reassures you he’s been here before and it’s no big deal. This is exactly what employees need from their leaders in tough times. They need to know everything is okay—that this, too, will pass. A leader who has experienced tough times in the past and knows it’s cyclical can reassure employees that there is a time limit on tough times.
Posted by Tom Reilly on June 19, 2008 | Comments (2)
August 28, 2008
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TIm commented:
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TIm commented:
Great Communication is the foundation for insuring you maintain your team in tough times. I think another important point is to make sure you continue to celebrate succeses in tough times, they may not be homeruns but bunts and singles should be celebrated
September 1, 2008
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