Confronting this unique pandemic moment, CEOs have shifted how they lead in expedient and ingenious ways. The changes may have been birthed of necessity, but they have great potential beyond this crisis. In this article, we explore four shifts in how CEOs are leading that are also better ways to lead a company: unlocking bolder (“10x”) aspirations, elevating their “to be” list to the same level as “to do” in their operating models, fully embracing stakeholder capitalism, and harnessing the full power of their CEO peer networks. If they become permanent, these shifts hold the potential to thoroughly recalibrate the organization and how it operates, the company’s performance potential, and its relationship to critical constituents.
2. Working for the family business in this pandemic
"I have developed an increasing appreciation for the opportunity to be working under the mentorship of my dad Dioceldo Sy and my uncle “A-chak” (uncle or brother of father in Fookien) Silliman Sy, especially now that I get to witness how they lead the company as we navigate through the challenges of a pandemic. In writing this article, I hope other family businesses, which are also struggling to keep their company afloat, may pick up some helpful tips."
3. This color-coded chart will help you decide when to leave the house during the pandemic
Evaluating the riskiness of different activities during the coronavirus pandemic can be tricky.
A team of public health experts created a five-color chart they hope can help make everyday decision making a little easier. Their guidance was drafted based on the assumption that not everybody is "doing the necessary measures" to reopen safely, so it takes a conservative stance..