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Leading Greats #95
Leading in Crisis separates average from Great Leaders. 9 Steps to Be That Great Leader:
Ronnie Kinsey
January 12, 2025
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Your ability to navigate chaos, inspire calm, and drive meaningful action defines your leadership in uncertain and trying circumstances.
Over time, I have faced some historical crises in various locations domestically and abroad.
The recent decade has been one of confronting extremely devastating wildfires.
Living in Los Angeles, the extreme wildfires brought me back to the forefront of crisis once again this past week.
The recent destruction has been so vast that it will undoubtedly rewrite parts of the culture here.
Crisis creates opportunities to see and lead solutions that were perhaps not thoroughly considered prior.
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Leading Most Effectively Through Crisis:
1. Anchor Yourself First
Your clarity impacts everyone around you.
Before responding, pause to ground yourself.
Assess the situation with a clear mind and focus on what truly needs your attention.
A leader's calm demeanor steadies the team.
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2. Communicate Clearly and Often
Silence breeds confusion.
Provide consistent updates, even if all you can say is, "We're still assessing."
Keep messages simple and honest.
Avoid jargon or overexplaining—people need clear direction, not more complexity.
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3. Adapt Rapidly
A crisis often demands new solutions to unfamiliar problems.
Stay flexible.
Be willing to pivot quickly while maintaining alignment with your core values and goals.
Ask for input from your team; collaboration strengthens decision-making.
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4. Lead with Empathy, Not Ego
Crises amplify emotions.
Acknowledge the concerns of others without dismissing them.
Your team needs to feel heard and supported.
Show care, but continually steer conversations toward solutions and next steps.
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5. Decide with Confidence
Indecision stalls progress.
Make informed choices with the information you have, knowing perfection isn't possible.
Communicate why you're taking a particular course of action—it fosters trust and commitment.
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6. Prioritize What Matters Most
Identify the most critical issues and tackle them first.
Not everything requires immediate attention.
Focus on stabilizing the situation before moving into recovery or long-term strategy.
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7. Empower Your Team
You don't need all the answers, but you do need to mobilize the right people.
Delegate effectively and trust your team to take ownership of their roles.
Empowering others not only shares the load but also builds collective resilience.
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8. Inspire Forward Movement
A crisis can paralyze.
Shift focus to what's possible, even if progress feels incremental.
Remind your team of the long-term vision to reframe challenges as steps toward growth.
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9. Care for Your Well-Being
Leadership is demanding in crises.
Set boundaries to ensure you have the stamina to lead effectively.
Encourage your team to do the same; a depleted team can't perform at its best.
Great leaders don't just react to crises—they lead through them.
By balancing decisiveness with empathy and adaptability, you can turn uncertainty into opportunity.
These moments define leadership. Step into them with purpose and confidence.
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