Whether you are a leader in your company, family, community or volunteer group, you have the ability to radically shift how the people in your circle handle tumultuous times. Times of crisis are critical periods for your grounding leadership. Here are three quick ways you can activate these qualities to be a force for good:
As you connect with your team regularly, authentically and compassionately, you will see a shift occur. Your ability to be real and to connect on a deeper level will give them permission to do the same, pushing your teams to grow closer, work together more effectively and achieve more.
Today, take 10 minutes to think about what you can authentically share with your team to show passion and compassion for them, to become a #GoldenLeader tomorrow.
Susannah Stokes is the President and CEO of DOUNTO, Inc., a leadership development organization that provides 1:1 Leadership Coaching, Team Workshops, Corporate Diversity & Anti-Discrimination Training. She is a former Marine Corps Captain, a graduate of the US Naval Academy and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. She is dedicated to helping leaders Be the Change they wish to see in the world, by living and leading by The Golden Rule.