Archive for Month: April 2021
“Leading with Optimism” Harvard Business Review summary
28 Apr 2021 |
by Trustworthy: Leading With Your Heart and Mind |
Change management, Crisis leadership, Organizational culture |
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As leaders, how much should you talk about optimism or hope during times of widespread hardship? Might it appear superficial to your employees and communities?
Research done by Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan conclude that “it’s precisely in the midst of a setback or challenging time, that leaders should be actively encouraging positivity because it will help teams weather the storm.”
Working with an organization in the midst of a financial crisis, the researchers urged supervisors to incorporate gestures like increased praise and recognition,