December’s Theme is “Leading in Times of Crisis” by Linda Hatcher
“There is no denying that the economy and the world are stressed right now, but there are steps you can take to control your reactions to the things you cannot control,” says Jeffrey Miller, author of The Anxious Organization: Why Smart Companies do Dumb Things. Miller is among several leadership experts and CEO’s we cite in addressing the challenges and solutions of leadership crises like none in history. CLICK HERE for “Practical Ideas for Leadership in Times of Crisis.”
Also new this month is a broad view of the challenges that landed us in this barren land, and what leaders like Bill Gates have to say. CLICK HERE for “Leadership in the Post-Economic Crisis; What Top Leaders and CEOs Say.” They say the best predictor of the future is the past; the leaders quoted in this article are very clear about what they believe it will take to change the dynamics of corporate leadership so we can have a more promising future.
Finally, have you ever wondered “what’s out” and “what’s in” in terms of leading after the crisis subsides? If you want to learn more don’t miss the third article in this month’s free LEADERSHIP GUIDE MAGAZINE entitled “Things May Never be the Same Again!” (CLICK HERE)
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
“Integrity is a binary state, either you have it or you don’t. It is like holding your integrity in your hands, grains of sand, and if you ever once spread your fingers apart, it is gone forever.” - John Doerr.
MISC. LEADERSHIP NEWS:
****Bacon’s annual list of most respected companies:
1. Johnson & Johnson
2. Proctor & Gamble
3. Toyota
4. Berkshire Hathaway
5. Apple
****Despite the current economic downturn, 1/3 of U.S. companies say they do not have a workforce contingency plan, according to Watson Wyatt Worldwide.
****Please share the free monthly editions of LEADERSHIP GUIDE MAGAZINE with you colleagues by sending them this letter. Have a joyous holiday season.
