More than ever, investing in leadership development is not a “nice to have,” but a “must have” proposition. That’s because our leaders are being called upon to:
- Maintain morale on their teams, even though individual team members are being asked to do more with less
- Address stress and anxiety that ongoing furloughs and layoffs create
- Keep employees connected to a sense of purpose and meaning in their work
- Help them understand why their work matters
- Strengthen trust and alignment on their team
We don’t have time for turf wars or communication silos within an organization. We need to be on the same page. What effective leaders bring is a sense of psychological safety, trust, empathy, coupled with clear communication about where things stand and where their organization is headed.
What support and resources are you offering to your leaders during this time? Investing in executive coaching and leadership development can help your leaders to be more effective, which translates into higher employee engagement, productivity, and retention.