2. keep your clients informed<\/strong><\/p>\nnew options are available almost every day. new laws have been passed almost every week \u2013 one takes effect as early as april 2, 2020 \u2013 and others require immediate changes in recordkeeping. all of this is overwhelming to small business owners.<\/p>\n
as you build financial projections, keep them updated as close to real-time as your current accounting systems will allow.<\/p>\n
collaborate with others to brainstorm potential solutions and be an awesome listener without judgment. don\u2019t forget to listen to people who disagree with you; they may get you thinking out of the box.<\/p>\n
write up your clients\u2019 list of options and keep it updated. last week, we had the sba loans that many applied for; this week we can add ppp of the cares act as a new option for clients. there are also many private-sector and local solutions available to small businesses.<\/p>\n
take ownership of your recommendations and \u201csell\u201d them to the client so they can make a swift decision they\u2019ll feel good about.<\/p>\n
3. find a balance between control and cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\nclients, of course, have the final say in what they do with their businesses, but what about communicating with employees during this time?<\/p>\n
great leaders will strike the right balance between voluntary cooperation and mandated control. firms with employees need to decide based on their culture, current leadership and risk level exactly what will be a required and enforced rule and what will be a voluntary suggestion.<\/p>\n
the leader\u2019s style and level of trust with employees will determine much of what needs to be implemented. communicating a strong narrative about the purpose of the firm will create trust and cooperation among the employees.<\/p>\n
4. reduce uncertainty as much as possible<\/strong><\/p>\nwhile there are plenty of unknowns and much that\u2019s out of a small business owner\u2019s control, focus on what you can control and do. communicate what you\u2019ve done and what you can do for the client. communicate to the client what they\u2019ve done as you understand it and what they can do moving forward. it might feel like overcommunicating to many of us, but it will bring much-needed clarity to your clients.<\/p>\n
communicate the part that is uncertain as well. it\u2019s better not to sugarcoat your words; clients can take that as if you\u2019re talking to them like you would a toddler. assume that your client will remain calm and put in the long-term work that they\u2019ll need to, and don\u2019t be surprised when they do.<\/p>\n
what a leader doesn\u2019t say can be as important as what they say. consistency in messaging is one of the most important qualities of crisis leadership that maintains trust with clients. if you don\u2019t know, say you don\u2019t know. doing these things will maintain and build your credibility.<\/p>\n
5. establish perspective<\/strong><\/p>\nhelp small business owners reframe their perspective to what\u2019s best for the business, their community and their country, and not necessarily just themselves. firm partners will do well to take this advice themselves right now too. it\u2019s just not the time to be greedy.<\/p>\n
6. set goals<\/strong><\/p>\nhelp your clients set goals for the short term, the recovery period and the long term. here you can also help clients set priorities to determine what\u2019s most important for them.<\/p>\n
7. exercise self-control <\/strong><\/p>\nanxiety and disorganization are not our friends. dig deep and practice high emotional intelligence in front of your employees and clients. be compassionate, but don\u2019t let your emotions overtake you. maintain a sense of urgency while remaining steady.<\/p>\n
self-awareness and social awareness are critical right now for us to excel in. this means understanding how you\u2019re coming across to others and making sure you\u2019re projecting your best self.<\/p>\n
8. praise often<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nrecognize the efforts of your employees and your clients, frequently and often, but also maintain sincerity. with so much negativity, we really need to bring more positive interactions into our daily experiences. great leaders will do just that.<\/p>\n
9. forgive<\/strong><\/p>\nforgive yourself for any mistakes you make. these are extraordinary times, after all. also, forgive your employees. stressed employees make more mistakes, so you\u2019ll want to increase quality control while helping your employees manage massive changes in their work and their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cyou never let a serious crisis go to waste,” says chicago mayor rahm emanual, paraphrasing winston churchill. “and what i mean by that, is it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.\u201d<\/p>\n
let\u2019s all do our part to practice extraordinary leadership now and in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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