by David Porter | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many leaders try on new behaviors as part of their self-improvement. These behaviors form a vulnerable veneer that easily strips away during times of stress. If the leader is resilient, they may treat the moment as a bump on the road. If less so, they may abandon the...
by David Porter | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
In times of great uncertainty, we search for certainty. That search often ends with our need to control anything we can. And control shows up as more command than consult decisions, more stringent approval policies, telling more than listening, turning memos into...
by David Porter | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Leadership, Pandemic
Less than a month ago, we were all facing the typical workday challenges and finding ways to manage through upsets, irritations, deadlines, and quirks in our bosses and peers. We told stories about the villains that made our days harder, we spent too much time being...
by David Porter | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Leadership, Leadership, Leading through adversity
Many of us are justifiably concerned with how to lead our teams through adversity in these extraordinary times. If you are a leader charged with keeping things going, consider these tactics: Focus on stakeholders. When adversity occurs, fears run high with...
by David Porter | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Leadership, Leadership, Leading through adversity
Note: When I first published this a few years ago, it was a cautionary tale about preparing our organizations for ordinary challenges. I hope the lessons are helpful to you now. High tides indeed lift all boats. What about low tides? As leaders, we enjoy the time of...
