Editor Note: Fine-Tuning Leadership Skills for Post-Pandemic Success

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In a world that was already transforming quickly, the events over the past one year have challenged even the most competent and skilled leaders in organizations around the globe. A time when resilience, agility and empathy have been the ‘go to’ strategies in the leadership playbook. But what have we learned from what we’ve all been through? How will it change us as leaders? And what does it tell us about the most effective ways to lead in a post-pandemic world? Check out this edition of Leadership Excellence that has answers to all these questions and much more.

A new level of uncertainty and complexity combined with the recognition that this is only the beginning of a more unpredictable and volatile world has impacted the confidence and effectiveness of today’s leaders. Some question their own abilities and even desire to stay in their roles, while others drive harder to accelerate strategy but are susceptible to burnout, anxiety, and even lapses in judgement due to the mental and emotional strain imposed by the new world. Check out the cover article by Caren Kenney, Turning Leadership On Its Head (And Heart) that talks about 5 critical competencies for leading in the new world.

Research suggests that whatever post-pandemic leadership challenge you face, supporting people's basic psychological needs for choice, connection, and competence is a proven and powerful option to explore. Susan Fowler in her informative article, Leading The Transition: Deciphering Lessons Learned sheds light on this topic.

Interested in learning seven key themes that can help leaders reset their business strategies and help to reset society? Do not miss Atholl Duncan’s article, Lessons From The Crisis And A Clarion Call For A New Style Of Leadership.

After wading through the Covid pandemic for over 18 months, it now feels like calling our pre-pandemic world a VUCA world, a dramatic overstatement. The reality is that we are truly living in and trying to navigate a VUCA world, says Ryan Gottfredson in his article, Become A VUCA Leader. Read the article to learn more about what it takes to lead in a new world.

In brief, this edition of the magazine includes articles that focus on leadership competencies, strategies, perspectives, trends and opportunities that evolved due to the disruption and what leaders should be focusing on in the post-pandemic world.

We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback and comments!

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