If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say “I will be bigger than you. You can not defeat me.”
Ann Landers
The theme for the April edition of the free Leader Guide Magazine (CLICK HERE) is “The role of ethical leaders in the current economic crisis.” In times like these it is critically important that leaders in all walks of life “step up” to the task of helping their personnel cope with the added stress that comes with uncertainty and fear. And on a broader basis, leaders need to do what they can to help those suffering from the loss of income and even their homes.
The first two stories are written by our editor Linda Hatcher. In “Practical Actions Ethical Leaders are taking During Tough Times” (CLICK HERE) she distills six leadership lessons from a variety of leaders. The second article “Be a Yang Leader: Leading from Personal Strength and Light” (CLICK HERE) gives inspiring hints on rediscovering yourself and strengthening your own values as a way to be able to lead frightened people more effectively.
The third article is written by Fred A. Manske Jr., the former CEO of Purolator Courier Ltd. and Senior Vice President of Federal Express is entitled “The Power of Good in the Human Spirit.” (CLICK HERE) It talks about how you can set the example of “caring for the less fortunate” during these difficult times.
INSPIRING QUOTES FOR THESE DIFFICULT TIMES:
He conquers who endures (Persius — Ancient Roman poet and satirist)
An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men (Thomas Fuller — 17th Century English churchman and historian)
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart (John Heywood - 18th Century American politician)
