The COVID-19
pandemic has accelerated unprecedented change for business leaders. More
than ever, for businesses to thrive, we need our workforce, our society and our
planet to be healthy. Unexpected shifts in our daily lives have
compelled companies to quickly adapt and, to identify creative, and
unconventional ways operate.
As leaders, one
question comes to mind; How do we move forward in a time like this?
To be able to move
forward, one has to accept that it is no longer business as usual with team
members. You are likely to change your leadership style if you are going to get
the best from your employees or team and this will require that you evolve by rediscovering
your purpose
and what makes you distinctive.
So,
what can be done to become a stronger and more effective yet emphatic leader
especially in the wake of a pandemic?
1. Understand Your Leadership Style
Understanding
your current leadership style is essential to help you transition. This helps
you identify not only your personal
strengths, but helps you adjust your leadership style to be effective with
different individuals and teams. This helps you lead, achieving desired
outcomes possible, regardless of the situation.
2. Communicate Actively & Effectively
At a time like this, all members of
your team must be aligned to a common goal and communication is an integral
part to achieving the alignment. Hence, communication must be frequent,
iterative and confident. One-on-one meetings will go a long way to ensure that
communication is executed effectively.
3. Have a Positive Attitude
As
a purpose driven leader, your attitude will determine whether your team will be
inspired or not. To be at your best, you must learn to manage your emotions and
expectations, and ensure that you have to serve as a source of inspiration to
your team.
Remaining
positive will help maintain a sense of optimism and hope in the face of
challenges.
4. Be Present.
Great
leadership comes from those who see themselves as part of a team, who are
willing to do what it takes to support, guide, mentor and bond with their team.
Be willing to spend time working with your team to sustain the bond that
existed.
5. Ask for Feedback
Learning from the people who interact
with you daily is a great way to improve your leadership skills. Create an
avenue for feedback, this leaves room for conversation on how to improve, and become better.
A network approach in
leadership emphasizes the importance of relationships and healthy working
relationships are integral for any team’s success. A purpose driven leader
should be passionate, persuasive and have a positive attitude.
If you aspire to
become a more purposeful leader with a network approach, your first step is to
understand your own purpose, then progress will follow.
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