Leading in Times of Crisis: Navigating Through Complexity, Diversity, and Uncertainty to Save Your Business

UNDERSTANDING HOW YOU LEARN

To navigate the perfect storm leaders must commit to daily learning. In coaching CEOs we often ask, What do you read each day? What channels do you routinely watch on television? What three books have you completed in the last year? We know that input for leaders shapes their output, and today many leaders forgo a disciplined effort to stay abreast of chosen trends in favor of reacting to the constant stream of information flowing through their world. Many leaders rely on Web sites for information, don’t have time to read newspapers, and except on vacation, don’t read books or journals. It’s difficult to stay informed about a complex, diverse, and uncertain world without taking some time each day to understand ...