Building Leaders to Weather Today’s Conditions

Weary and Worn — two words that come to mind when I think about the state of our leaders today. As the economy still continues to try to recover, your people are trying to hold on tight to jobs, sense of security and hope. In our current economic times, it’s more important than ever to inject some energy into building your leaders’ capabilities so that they have the motivation to continue to hold on tight to navigate these rough waters.
 
In times like these, the productivity of your leaders is what can make or break your business.  It may feel counter intuitive, but now is the time for you to search for opportunities to grow and develop your leaders. Only those who do this will have the best chance of surviving in this economy to position their companies for future growth.
 
Building Resilient Leadership Capabilities 
Let’s face it, in our new, unsettled world, getting the most out of your people needs to be a priority for every single one of your leaders and managers. But, these types of leaders are not born, but cultivated over time. During any challenging economic time, employees turn first to their immediate supervisors for advice, support, direction and help with problem solving.
 
Give your leaders and managers the tools, strategies and approaches they need to drive the engagement, retention and ultimately, the productivity of their people. With our future uncertain, teach your managers how to build a safe environment that encourages open dialogue, promotes the growth of the team and its individuals, nurtures strong productive relationships, and cultivates a climate where their people can flourish.
 
There’s one caveat though. Your managers and leaders are scared too. They need reassurance that you have their best interest in mind and that together, you can weather this storm.

• Remind them frequently that they are vital to you and future of your company.
• Praise their hard work and coach them in areas where they have the opportunity to improve.
• Create an environment where they can take calculated risks and learn from them.

 
Only when they feel safe can they create the same environment for others.
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Author

Stacey Cunningham is the CEO & Co-Founder of Aegis Performance Group. 
Contact Stacey today.