Many people
can lead in times of stability. It is times of crisis where things change. True
leaders emerge during challenging times. The status quo is not demanding on
leaders. Pressure situations are demanding.
In times of
trouble, people don’t follow a plan, they follow a leader.
Think about
it…
Last Friday, March 11th, marked two years from the date
the NBA and The Houston Rodeo both shut down.
It was the beginning of a shutdown of businesses across most of the
country. A lot has taken place, and a lot has changed since then. Are these
still trying times? Sure they are, in some similar ways and some new and
different ways. Great leadership is still in high demand and hope is still our
focus. Below is the MMM from March 23, 2020.
Trying Times
These times will test our souls. Our faith will be tested, but it will become our rock. Our resolve will be stretched but it will support us. Our businesses and economy will be damaged, but they will survive. Our friends and families may be separated, but we will hold them tightly.
Leaders are purveyors of hope. Now is the time for us to step up. Our employees, friends and followers need to see hope in our eyes and positivity in our voices. It will not be easy. They need to hear us say the things above. They need to know there is an end to this and better days will come. They need to know this is survivable. It is time to instill hope. It is time to step up as leaders. It is time for us to pass the test of leadership.
Let’s do this together. Take one day at a time and lead with hope!
