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The Coronavirus Is Redefining Leadership
From Zoom to FaceTime, the coronavirus presents a huge opportunity to lead through a crisis. But are leaders ready for the challenge?
The global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic caught most of the world off guard. It’s a terrible virus, and I hope you’re doing everything possible to stop the spread and stay healthy. But, as John P. Kotter said in his book, A Sense of Urgency, leaders should not let a good crisis go to waste.
The coronavirus, like any crisis, presents opportunities for growth. Leaders must acknowledge the urgency of the situation and react. Leaders don’t need all the answers today, and their reactions don’t need to be perfect. But leaders must try, adapt, and continue to improve their opportunities.
Right now, most organizations are reacting.
I worked for a local church for fifteen years. Being unable to meet in person is difficult for a church. However, I’ve seen pastors being creative and reacting to the crisis accordingly.
Most churches are now streaming Sunday worship online. From daily check-ins and nightly bedtime stories, Zoom, FaceTime, and Facebook Live enabled pastors to connect with their congregations in new and exciting ways. From what I’ve seen, groups are…
