What Tragic News Can Teach Us About Leadership Communication & Trust

The recent news cycle has been difficult to take in. Tragic, sad, intense. The impulse for leaders and their team members may be to compartmentalize and pivot the conversation, but so much of what’s happening deserves recognition and discussion. 

What can leaders do to create an environment at work where employees can feel safe with their emotions, and don't have to pretend things are just okay? How can organizations prioritize the well-being and belonging of their employees, while keeping work moving?

Let’s explore how tragic things happening in the world can be met with empathetic communication and trusting relationships, and lead with that. 

Related Resources: 

Communicating in a Crisis: What, When, and How: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/communicating-in-a-crisis-what-when-and-how/ 

How to Build Trust in the Workplace and on Your Team: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/build-trust-in-the-workplace/  

5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/5-steps-for-tackling-tough-conversations/  

Listening to Understand: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/listen-to-understand/ 

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/emotionally-intelligent-leaders/ 

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