Demonstrating Leadership or managing response in times of Crisis

In the present scenario, the Coronavirus crisis is unfolding over an arc of time with a beginning, middle and end. The actions of executives and their teams now, in the midst of this crisis, will significantly determine their destiny.For nearly two decades, it is observed that public and private-sector executives are in high-stakes, high-pressure situations. The crises are most often under-led and over managed. The best leaders navigate jagged waters deftly, energizing organizations, saving lives, and inspiring communities. However, it is discovered that many leaders fall into one or more of the following leadership traps:Taking a narrow viewThe human brain is programmed to narrow its focus in the face of a threat. It’s an evolutionary survival mechanism designed for self-protection. The human brain is hard-wired to hyper-focus on only the threat. However, leaders need to be able to pull back and see the whole field—what’s happening right in front of you and all around you. Take a broad view, including near-term and long-term challenges. The focused meta-leadership fosters well-directed management.Managing the crisisManaging a crisis can give your adrenaline a boost and be thrilling, followed by a crash. Instead, keep taking that long view, and anticipate what’s to come in the ...


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