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leadership

By Melanie Parish

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5 tips to help you lead & experiment in times of change

These are crazy times we are living in. As a leader, during a crisis (this one included), it can be hard to find your feet and feel confident in your path. You may feel inadequate, unsure and out of your depth. That is to be expected. This is leadership like we have never seen before. So many businesses are closed or trying to find new ways of doing things. Almost every organization feels like a start-up right now. Uncertain times need new kinds of leadership. We do not have the answers, only questions, and still we are asked to be leaders. Being experimental in your leadership approach will help you try things, learn from them and figure out your next experiment. Here are some tips that will help you find a new center for yourself as a leader:

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You are not responsible

It should go without saying, but this is not your fault. This is a global challenge that does not have clear answers. Your people may want you to have answers, but you will not and cannot. They will want certainty about their jobs, their income and their lives. You cannot promise them the future. Encourage them to do their job today and let them know

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