Leadership tips for leading globally in recession times
William V. Iwandza
Apostle & Global Goodwill Ambassador | Activist & Think Tanker | Thought Leader & Leadership Advisor | Global Leadership x Business Management
Leadership is a key skill to have in any industry, but it becomes even more important when we are in a recession. The ability to lead is necessary for any entity, and the person who has this skill can make or break the entity depending on leadership style.
Indeed, leadership is a difficult task at any time. But it is especially challenging in recession times. When the economy is down, people are more stressed and resistant to change. It becomes harder to influence others and get buy-in for new ideas.
?In recession times leaders have to be resilient, adaptable, and determined. They need to be able to stay focused on the entity’s goals, and ensure that the values remain intact. Leaders should also focus on their employees and maintain their mindset.
They should also focus on their customers and keep them happy, and also create a positive ecosystem for their customers by providing them with quality and helpful products or services at an affordable price.
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We know that leadership is the key to success at any time. But, this is not always easy when economic and social challenges are impacting many people. However, leaders need to have a strong sense of purpose and cutting-edge vision for their entity. They also need to know how to communicate this vision effectively, and how to build a team that can execute it with excellence. And they need the courage and agility to adjust their strategy when needed.
There are many ways to lead in a global recession, but some of the most popular solutions are to cut costs, increase efficiency and focus on core competencies. The teams are very affected by the changes, the drastic reduction in expenses requires new strategies to sustain the entity.
In order to lead globally in recession times, it's important to have a plan for growth and innovation. This will help you stay competitive and get ahead of your competitors. As we can see, the global recession has had a huge impact on the economies of many countries, and leading globally in recession times is not an easy task.
It is difficult to conclude this topic while nations are going through an unprecedented recession, all options must be on the table to facilitate collective solutions.