Following my last article about how the exemplary leaders are standing out right now, I have realised how transparent everyone is at the moment.
It would appear from my own observations and the myriad calls I’m having with clients, that peoples’ strengths are currently being accentuated – qualities such as calmness, resilience, listening, proactivity, empathy, helpfulness, commitment and willingness to go the extra mile.
Sadly, the weaknesses are also standing out in stark contrast – negativity, resistance, challenging for the sake of making a point, inability to organise oneself, reactiveness, awkwardness. not encouraging people who are trying to do good things and not taking responsibility to share a burden.
In a business context, what a perfect opportunity to really learn about your colleagues and employees. It is at times like these when the leaders of the future are identified whilst, at the same time, the list of people you might want to exit also shows itself.
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