Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Promotion and relegation

When the going gets tough out there it is the psychology of the leadership that counts most of all.

During April I worked in 14 Board Rooms and spoke to six executive groups. It is true that some organisations are being buffeted and battered by rising fuel prices, employment issues, political issues, rapidly changing market places and competition that can emerge from anywhere.

So what mindset gets us through all this? And if we are the leader what mindset is going to get the best out of our people? In difficult times it is absolutely vital to get the internal stuff working at the highest possible level – through dynamic strategy, high trust and great relationships – with colleagues, staff, stakeholders and customers. We have all got to be working on the positives and not talking our business or our economy down.

Watch the football relegation battles and every season there is always a side that almost miraculously puts together a string of results that ensures survival. Post match analyses reveal that it is all about belief, remaining positive and sticking to core values.

So let’s do it!

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