Leading in Tough Times 1: Preparing to Manage Tough Times (Includes Simulation)
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The days of looking at corporate CEOs as a kind of heroic figurehead are gone. People are tired of hype and spin and more interested in working with someone who is genuine, who is present in good times and bad, and who is connected with the work and with the people at work. They want leaders who make decisions and take action based on something other than self-interest.Richard S. Deems and Terri A. Deems in their book, Leading in Tough Times: The Manager's Guide to Responsibility, Trust, and Motivation from HRD Press, present principles that guide the actions of people who have excelled during difficult times. In this course, you will learn some qualities that are critical to your success during your own tough times. You will learn some practical guidelines to be a role model to your people, lead mindfully, create your own value system, and re-energize work in your organization.