The #1 Leadership Skill for the “Covid19 War” – Inner Peace
COVID19 is a health crisis; an economic crisis; a social crisis; a political crisis; and a geopolitical crisis. It is a crisis dominated by unknowns and huge downsides. It is an existential crisis — life or death. It generates personal fears, insecurities, and stress, all of which can inhibit high-quality thinking, decision making, and effective collaboration, which is mission-critical in such times.
How does one lead on a daily basis in an environment which is volatile, uncertain, and constantly changing?
How does one lead in an environment where the trade-offs could be stark: human life or human financial survival versus organizational financial losses?
How does a leader keep his or her emotional balance in order to role model the desired behaviors needed to enable the highest levels of organizational — human cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance?
