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Leading in Trying Times

We offer the essays found on this page to those interested in making a positive difference within their workplace or community in the wake of trauma and crisis. We hope these essays provide new insights, clarify thoughts, and foster plans of action for leaders, employees, and contributors at all levels.

Essays to Read and Share

Leading with Purpose: Fueling the Human Spirit in Times of Uncertainty

By Brandon Mikel Smith and Mary Ann Glynn

Leadership and Compassion

By CompassionLab

Breakthrough Leadership: Believe, Belong, Contribute and Transcend

By Wayne Baker

Leadership When Events Don't Play by the Rules

By Karl E. Weick

Leading with Resilence in the Face of the Unexpected

By Kathleen M. Sutcliffe

Seeking Help in Times of Need

By Fiona Lee

Restoring Hope During Trying Times

By Gretchen M. Spreitzer

Leadership Through Organizational Forgiveness

By Kim Cameron

Sustaining Courage in Trying Times

By Monica C. Worline

Leading with Positive Emotions

By Barbara L. Fredrickson

Finding the Strength to Lead in Trying Times

By Robert E. Quinn

Helping Your Workplace Heal

By CompassionLab

How Can We Allow Character to Matter?

By Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman

Competence in Crisis

By Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman