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Being a strong leader is challenging even when things are running smoothly. Ensuring everyone is on the same page, work is done appropriately, and team members get the attention and support they need to thrive isn’t an easy task. When you add in external complications, being a strong leader is even more difficult.
When your business (or even the world) is experiencing a crisis, your attention is pulled in a million different directions. We have additional stress, and it can be difficult for our teams to focus on their jobs with so many other factors weighing on them.
As the leader of an organization, it’s your job to help your team remain productive and ensure each member is taken care of — but when you’re also feeling the external pressure of whatever crisis you’re going through, it’s hard to know what to do.
To help you be a better leader during difficult times, here are six steps you should take.
1. Prioritize leadership.
There is a big difference between a leader and a manager. In times of crisis, it’s important that you remember to always be a leader.
Avoid trying to micromanage your team or pushing them to work at capacity beyond what they’re capable of at this time. Check in on each member individually to discover where they might be struggling, and work with them to find a solution to solve that problem.
