Business Leadership: Adapting to Change As we work our way through new challenges presented to us by COVID-19, it’s important to remember that strong, consistent leadership is the key to your business’s survival. Of course, we hope things will get better, but as the old adage says, “hope is not a strategy.” We cannot simply hope for things to improve; we have to actively make them better. And making them better means starting at the top—with business leaders.
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he COVID-19 environment we live in today is constantly changing. If you want to be a good leader and have success in 2021, there are three key strategies you should be incorporating. 1. Take the initiative to change and adapt. Things that worked several years ago may not work today. 2. Be mindful of what your employees are facing and the challenges they are working to overcome. 3. Always look for ways to improve teamwork. It is crucial for leaders to adapt and take the initiative to make
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changes needed for success. Leaders that will survive 2021 are those looking for unique opportunities that are now available because of the pandemic. Leaders cannot wait for things to magically return to normal because COVID has permanently changed our world. There is no “returning to normal.” Today, leaders must anticipate changes, get out of reactionary mode and start actively pursuing growth. Many leaders in the hardwood industry discovered innovative solutions to the challenges COVID-19 caused. For example, some companies shifted their focus to a work-from-home strategy. At the same time, other businesses expanded their mills so employees could maintain social distancing - a move that is still paying off even after the height of COVID. W W W. N H L A .C O M
