How to Be a Good Boss During Trying Times

Discover effective leadership strategies for navigating challenging times in this Stanford webinar. Learn how to make tough decisions, communicate effectively, and implement necessary changes while minimizing harm to employees. Explore key principles of crisis management, including maintaining psychological safety, understanding different emotional stages, and fostering innovation. Gain insights on remote leadership, coordination, and the role of middle managers. Understand how to assess situations, evaluate performance, and adapt your management style to guide your team through uncertainty. Equip yourself with research-backed techniques and wisdom from experienced leaders to help your organization bounce back stronger from adversity.

Introduction
Leadership
Key Principles
Objective Principles
How crises drive up adrenaline
Psychological safety
How safety is essential
People scrutinize leaders during crises
People are in different emotional and psychological stages
How to go from doubt to confidence
Crisis is an opportunity
Emotional foundation for innovation
How can you be effective when youre physically removed
Coordination
Middle Managers
Do Something
Fight Back Quit
Get the Boss in Touch
Understand the Situation
Understand Performance
Summary
The Principal
Closing