The Authentic Leader: The Power of Deep Leadership in Work and Life by award-winning cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor explores the concept of deep leadership, which emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and empathy in the workplace and beyond. Batchelor argues that traditional leadership models, often characterized by command-and-control styles, are no longer effective in today's rapidly changing work environments.
Read moreBOB BATCHELOR LAUNCHES NEW PUBLISHING VENTURE: TUDOR CITY BOOKS
International bestselling author Bob Batchelor, renowned for his expertise in cultural history and biography, has launched Tudor City Books, a new publishing company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Specializing in a range of subjects, including crime fiction, entertainment and pop culture history, memoir, and biography, Tudor City Books aims to bring exceptional works to a broader audience.
Read moreDECODING AI FOR CEOS -- FROM UNCERTAINTY TO STRATEGIC INNOVATION
CEOs are under constant pressure as they navigate complex decisions across an interconnected, global landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a solution brimming with potential, yet shrouded in uncertainty — even with all the hype and information written about the new technology.
Read moreTHE HUMAN EDGE: WHY EMPATHY IS THE NEW LEADERSHIP CURRENCY
The Deep Leadership Revolution argues that empathy and emotional intelligence are the missing pieces. This notion goes beyond surface-level tactics, offering a practical guide to cultivating deeper connections with your team. You'll discover how to navigate complex challenges with both reason and heart, fostering a more motivated, resilient, and high-performing workforce. The Deep Leadership Revolution is your roadmap to thriving in the ever-evolving business landscape. Are you ready to lead with depth?
Read moreCrisis Communications Basics -- 5 "Different" Messaging Strategies During the Coronavirus Crisis
A famous Warren Buffett quote claims that it takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. Importantly, Buffett explains, “If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”
-- Warren Buffett
“Differently” during a crisis is a challenge—exactly the right move, but countered by the fact that people hate change. Crises are centered on change and uncertainty. Most leaders are not going to want to respond differently when they don’t have a clear indication of what is happening now, let alone later.
What COVID-19 is proving by the minute is that communications is more important now than ever before, even though up until a week or so ago (at least in the US), most people probably assumed that we had more communications than ever before in human history.
Having all the communications channels in the world doesn’t matter if no one is paying attention to the message.
5 things to do “differently” during this crisis:
Be compassionate – Real people (including you) are facing unprecedented transformation.
Be authentically empathetic – Given the uncertainty, be authentic in representing the situation and its consequences for your organization, business, community, and society.
Be direct – No time for sugarcoating or platitudes. Tell your communities—and your employees—what you know and what they need to know as new information becomes available.
Be flexible – All we know for certain is that the scope is extraordinary. Rethink what you assumed and try to keep the first point in mind, these are human beings you’re communicating with.
Be attentive – In the recent past, record numbers of people have rallied to charitable causes in times of crisis. Look for (safe) ways to help. What is the opposite of hoarding toilet paper? Do that…