Struggling to lead during uncertain times? Here’s what your team needs most from you.

Trust

• Following through on what you say you are going to do
• Openly and honestly sharing what you know (and don't know)
• Communicating clear goals and expectations for projects while giving employees the space to complete their work

Compassion

As a leader, it is essential to acknowledge that these are uncertain times with pressures coming from various directions. If you're looking to expand on this skill set, try setting up virtual one-on- one meetings (even for 15 minutes) to identify where your employees are and what they need from you.

Stability

• Making your presence known during high-level conversations and sharing any first-hand information directly with your team
• Standing up for your team and
• their hard work whenever, and to whomever, you can
• Identifying alternative projects or assignments that they might be able to support with.

Hope

• Creating and sharing daily encouraging short videos
• Thanking your team for specific things they are doing well
• Designating a virtual space for employees to share pictures and videos
• Acknowledging and celebrating special occasions (births, birthdays, anniversaries
• Sharing inspirational stories of hope from around the world