The ability to lead through change is a defining marker of a great leader. Change shapes leaders, and leaders have tremendous potential to shape change. In fact, “leadership” ranks as the top factor in enabling both readiness and lasting capability for change, according to our research. We’re already in an era of constant change, and the pandemic has (unpredictably) accelerated the world’s change trajectory. Those who successfully navigate periods of change, turbulence, and uncertainty possess four core characteristics in their leadership style:
Purpose
Clarity
The whole self
Community