Reflections on leadership amid the COVID-19 outbreak |
Written by Ben Fisk |
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 05:00 AM |
Leading during normal, routine times is hard enough, but during a crisis, your leadership will be tested like never before. The myriad of decisions can overwhelm you. Do you stay open or do you close during the pandemic? Do you continue to hire or put a freeze on hiring? Do you run those estimates, or are they non-essential? As a leader you won’t please everyone; get used to it. Are you trying to be popular, or are you trying to be effective? Business owner, designer, manager, foreman, you are a leader and you are called to lead with conviction, grit, and care. What's the best decision for your team and your customers? As I lead Fisk Lawnscapes through this pandemic here are five practical things I’m doing:
This outbreak will have an economic impact on each one of us and our businesses, but remember that some of the strongest companies are built during down economies. As leaders, we have an incredible opportunity before us, a chance to lead well while inspiring confidence and building hope. Don’t give in to fear. NOW is the time to rise up and be a leader. Ben Fisk is the owner and founder of Fisk Lawnscapes, Colorado Springs. He currently serves on the ALCC board of directors. Read more in this issue of Colorado Green NOW: |