Great leaders put their character on full display.
(They) rise to the occasion with great courage by carving out the time to be there for their people–showing up in the trenches in times of uncertainty and putting their character on full display.
MARCEL SCHWANTES, FOUNDER AND CHIEF HUMAN OFFICER, LEADERSHIP FROM THE CORE
takeaways of note:
Never too busy to listen – show vulnerability & demonstrate you’re not just a boss… today’s employees look for two-way transparency, trust and workplaces where they’re safe & valued
Never too busy to invest in people – surviving an economic downturn can have less to do with shareholders or operational efficiencies and more to do with putting your people first
Never too busy to ask for feedback – valuable input comes from employees… acknowledge the challenges, and take time to encourage, thank them and truly listen to thoughts & feelings