by Christi Barrett | Crisis
Those of us in the United States began our pandemic journey in March of 2020. Here we are in 2021, and we continue to be socially distanced (or arguing about its necessity) and awaiting the disbursement of the vaccine (or arguing about its safety). Life is far from...
by Kassie Hauenstein | Crisis
Our author today is Kassie Hauenstein. She is on the marketing team at SalesPage Technologies and is a tour guide for West Michigan Beer Tours. Kassie is finishing her MBA at Western Michigan University and hopes to apply creative problem solving skills and a...
by Christi Barrett | Crisis
Originally posted after David and Launda Wheatley’s transatlantic adventure in 2015, this blog offers practical insight on measuring progress in the midst of chaos. It has been edited slightly since the original. When you’re in the midst of turmoil, it...
by Christi Barrett | Crisis
It is true all the time, and certainly valid in a crisis. Great leaders manage themselves first, before they worry about aligning with others. Practical ways to lead yourself offered by Marlene Chism include: Control your mind and don’t worry obsessively....
by Christi Barrett | Crisis
Leaders need to model a calm demeanor, decisiveness and nimble change management, especially when times are hard. When there is chaos or crisis, finding balance and expending energy on the RIGHT stuff is hard to do. It can be all to easy to try to take control of...