In a crisis, a big part of every leader’s job is to provide a container for staff—that is, to make sense of what’s happening. Effective communication can promote the stability, continuity, and sense of purpose that helps people cope during tough times.
Nervous about giving feedback? This worksheet will help you think about what you want to say and how to say it with CSAW (Connect, Share, Ask, Wrap up).
Considering layoffs? Check out this toolkit that includes concrete tools, samples, and templates to help leaders navigate and plan for a layoff process.
Get resources for managing your emotions as you prepare to conduct layoffs. Use our journaling prompts, reflection questions, and mantras to stay grounded.
This article shares guidance for managing through crises, including ways to ground yourself, support your team, and learn from your experiences. It is an updated version of “How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (And Haven’t Been For Centuries).”
