How to provide hope as a leader during bleak times
Your mood as a leader can spread like wildfire across your staff.
In the 2008 book Becoming a Resonant Leader, the authors use neurological and psychological research to demonstrate the contagious nature of a leader’s mood. The authors write that, when issues arise, if the CEO is angry, fearful, or uncertain, those feelings will permeate through the company. On the flip side, if CEOs look for opportunity, have hope, and show resolve, the organization will follow suit.