Virtual leadership: tips to improve impact

Leaders have never been more important than in the times we presently live and work. The potential challenges of virtual leadership can also be opportunities which create defining moments that build stronger team relationships and resilience. Strong leadership begins with self-awareness, understanding the impact you have on others, expressing yourself authentically and adapting to strengthen connections with individuals you lead.

These tips offer practical ways to positively impact virtual leadership through the lens of your colour energies. Lean into your colour energy abilities to make the most of the current challenges and strengthen the bonds that will create trust, morale, engagement, and productivity.

Tips for all leaders:

• Identify minimum areas of self-care and insert into your daily routine. Support your team members to do the same. Examples: regular exercise, walking periodically throughout the day, breaks to listen to music, laugh, relax
• Consider the colour preference of those you lead and adapt appropriately. Recognize that those who prefer Fiery Red or Sunshine Yellow are extroverted and they need regular interaction with others. Those who lead with Cool Blue or Earth Green are likely more comfortable working remotely because of their introverted preference. Help them reach out to someone consistently during the week
• Consider team meetings that include video. Make sure all team members have an opportunity to speak on these calls
• Support others to identify what works for them and respect the differences. Trust your team members to be productive in ways that are unique to them