Episode E.028 Showing Employees You Care Even When it’s Hard

Show Objectives
How do we move forward after a crisis like the pandemic? The misinformation and constant barrage on Social Media can paralyze a business owner. How did Covid 19 really impact you and your business? How did it impact your Team? Whatever your answer, the next step is to Show Your Employees You Care Even When It’s Hard
This is not just about survival. What does your team need from you the most right now? 

Showing Your Team You Care
Leading with Gratitude is more important than ever. Helps people to feel more productive. Some people think it is a soft skill, nice to have but not required. Managing by FEAR is not the way to go. Some say that they don’t have time to lead with gratitude. How much time does it take to send a quick message or to extend praise and recognition?
Up your communication. Up your praise..

More Carrots Less Sticks
The need and necessity for a new play book. How can we connect with our people focusing on not just your EQ but their EQ too.

1. Leading with Gratitude -is more important than ever. 
2. Make and take Time to Lead with Gratitude
3. Throw out the old playbook - what used to work….the game is different. 
4. Get Organized - Commit and be intentional and show Empathy. 
5. The Power of Stories – Learn to be strategic so that the story remains with the listener.  
6. Three Key Points to help you connect and reconnect

What does Your Team need from you the most right now?
Are you in the most intense time of pressure, the unprecedented time that is causing worry, fear, anxiety and a loss of confidence? Or will you be able to mentor in crisis?

Mentoring in Crisis:

1. Perspective – see the whole picture not just your picture. 
2. Leading in the moment vs Leading for the future.
3. Are you really in control and able to be humble as a result?

Written by: Robert DiGiacomo​