How to Lead In Tough Times

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It is never easy to lead. In these turbulent times, it's harder than ever before. The big question is, what can you do today to be a more effective leader? How can you help your people through these tough economic times?

Here are three actions you can take to boost employees' productivity and reduce their stress:

1. Focus on "A" priorities. We're all bombarded daily by bad news that affects our self-confidence, attitude and work product. One of your most important leadership skills is to help people stay focused on the tasks that are the anchor of your business. Help your team emphasize best practices and the most valuable processes and procedures--whatever their job description.

Recently, a client asked me to help improve company morale. The first thing we did was gather the various teams together. Each team had a leader who guided them through a short exercise in which each person listed the most productive and important things they do in their job. Then they evaluated the least effective activities and quickly saw where to put their energies. As they cleared away less important tasks and focused on basics, they felt more reassured--and much of their stress was relieved.

Leadership lesson: Help your people focus on "A" priorities--eveything else can wait for better times. Get back to the basics, and better results will follow.

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Reply #1 on : Thu June 10, 2010, 08:03:00

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You're telling the obvious things...But, probably, someone could haven't know them yet.