admin The world is in constant flux; in globalization, culture, politics, business, technology, community, and in our personal lives. Things are uncertain, especially in the world of today, ever since the globe was hit by a pandemic that halted the world for nearly two years and whose effects could still be felt. COVID-19 has brought about constant change and unknown into the mix. This change is exhausting and stressful and hampers the management of everyday activities. And many of us resist change because we like the comfort of the status quo. But our reality is shaping a new path that we must journey down, a path that does not support the ordinary—and we do not have a choice if we want to be successful. We must adapt.
So how do leaders survive in such a turmoil ridden environment and rapid change? What helps is changing the perspective regarding change — seeing it as empowering and energizing, with the great opportunity to create a corporate- and self-transformation can really help us alleviate some of the burdens.
Recent trends indicate that some leaders usually take the short-term approach whenever faced with a difficult situation. They take too long to act during change, move into crisis mode, focus on the short term, and take a “one off” approach. But these actions always fail to produce success and are the markers of a bad leader.
Here are some ways to embrace change and lead in the face of constant change.
- Using inspiration to Drive Purpose
A sense of purpose is very important to achieve goals. Peers and staff need to be presented with a vision and a mission in order to feel a sense of purpose. It is this sense of purpose that makes your team feel more connected to your organization. Without that, they would just treat it like a job. They need to clearly understand their role and how they will personally benefit the company. It is imperative for the leaders to connect on a much deeper and personal level. A person is no longer a number, they are respected members of a team, a team that together strives for the extraordinary. Purposeful leaders remain focused and committed, even when up against tough times such as the COVID pandemic. Leading with purpose means you radiate energy and passion, motivating and inspiring those around you. The first step to becoming more purposeful is always a reflection. It is never too late to reignite your passion and drive, but it starts with being honest with yourself and those around you. Ask for feedback and commit to becoming more purposeful and your team and business will reap the rewards.
- Going All In
A change in your work environment is not about layoffs or head cutting or employee termination. It is more about really diving in to give your people a chance — to empower them to embrace something different, something unknown. But when you make your business about your people, then it is crucial that you really shift your focus on that mission and persevere through the ups and downs of evolution no matter how demanding or challenging they may be.
- Development of Skills and Capabilities
Thanks to the advancement of technology, there is no dearth of online resources and tools that can help you in proper development of your team. In fact, without the right tools and knowledge, they would be handicapped, and would struggle greatly to keep up with modern work. Your peers and staff need the right tools to make the change. And they need to be given the opportunity to do their jobs differently. Oftentimes it requires a new framework and way of thinking to bring that vision to fruition. For example, modify the business culture from building products to building service. Seamless and excellent customer service builds your brand in significant ways and paves the way to enfranchise your customers.
Change is frightening. It is feared by many. The thought of it causes stress and fear of the unknown. This is why it is extremely important for organizations to carefully choose how they approach and frame change to their employees. There is a right and a wrong way to approach change. The wrong way often leads to disasters and serious downfall. We think that only the employees and the staff members are affected and that the leaders are free from any damage. That is hardly true. The bad effects of change and the subsequent wrong approach can severely bring down the business sector as a whole, and, like pebbles in water, its ripples could be felt all the way to the top.
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