As lockdown prolongs, people are experiencing insights. Many of you would have received WhatsApp messages about how people realized that they can survive with limited resources and not expect luxuries.
For professionals, the situation has been interestingly challenging. Working from home for such long periods was unanticipated for leadership. These testing times have revealed how much trust, rapport and communication you have built with your team.
Some learning moments of leadership from our Prime Minister's speech were commendable:
1. Moments of crisis are opportunities to unite for a common cause. Activities like applauding and lighting candles are activities that can engage the entire population and remind us that we aren't alone.
2. Empathy goes a long way in crisis. In his communication, he mentions commonly faced issues, concerns and problems that maybe faced at all levels. We all need reassurance, regardless of what the reality offers. More or less, it becomes a leader's responsibility to do so.
3. And the most important of all, is regular communication. I wondered at the amount of pressure that must be mounting on him. In spite of how pressurized or busy he is, he makes it a point to connect with the country. Knowing that some or any kind of communication will help, he keeps in consistent touch. Whether or not, he knows the solutions or the next course of action, we all tune in to 'a leader' for reassurance.
Like Spiderman said, "With great power comes great responsibility!"
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