A Message for all CEO's: The Time for your Leadership is Now
Troy Jacobson
Executive Coach & Growth Strategist | Managing Partner at 3-Pillars Performance Group. Guiding executives and companies to align leadership, optimize culture, and execute winning strategies for sustained growth.
As we navigate through this period of crisis and uncertainty never experienced before in our life time, I want to challenge you to stay grounded in the fundamentals of maintaining a growth mindset and having optimism for a better future. As a leader, the tone you set for your organization will dictate it's future, as you are the cultural cornerstone.
Your leadership is needed right now. Strong leadership means developing a strategy, watching for clues, having empathy, pivoting as necessary, communicating openly, being visible, remaining positive (as much as possible), and supporting those in your organization and community. You are being watched by your team now more than ever, and your legacy as a leader is being etched in stone. Why? Because it's when we're under stress that our true qualities as leaders come out for the world to see... and now is that time.
People want reassurance that everything will be ok, and that someone is in charge, even if they know you don't control the outcome. This Covid-19 crisis is different, in that no one truly knows what's going to happen or when. However, your frequent communication, steady attitude, demeanor and tone will help calm your team, giving them comfort that you're engaged and “on top of it''. People understand that you don't have a crystal ball predicting what the future will bring, but they'll appreciate and respect your sincere and dedicated efforts to keep them informed and engaged, knowing that you're doing everything you can do for the organization, and for them.
So, be fully engaged and take on the leadership role that you have the privilege of having. Don't hide in the shadows or cower. Face this enemy head on with resolve and grit…and show the leadership attributes your company needs to weather this storm! Your legacy as a leader depends on it.
Troy Jacobson is a Vistage Chair and the Managing Director of The Jacobson Coaching Group based in Tucson Arizona, where he offers CEO Coaching and management consulting services for small to mid-sized businesses nationwide. Learn more and schedule a consultation at www.troyjacobson.com, or contact him direct at [email protected]