Crises are accelerators. In the case of coronavirus, it has sped the move to remote work and distributed teams from emerging trend to established reality. While the mechanics were forced upon us quickly; the adjustments to leading and managing have proven more difficult to navigate. Managing is about the projects while leading concerns the people. Take care of the people and they will take of the projects.

Even as many of us adapt to working remotely, these constant uncertainties cause stress and anxiety, which make it harder to be creative, motivated, and engaged at work. So what’s a leader to do?

Considering the combined pressures of a global health crisis, civil unrest, and an economic free fall, it’s safe to say that nearly all of us are operating under some level of stress or worse, duress. When we humans are in an anxious state, we don’t behave or react as we normally would. Further, what we want and need from our jobs, bosses, and organizations shifts. As you consider how you might shift your leadership style and habits at this time, start with this question: What is important right now? 

“Are you well?”A simple question. Three words. Yet one of the biggest changes Steven Macgregor has witnessed in the midst of The Great Reset has been “well” replacing the previous stalwart of opening small talk, “busy.” Let’s have look at his article!