Always start and end with why; ‘Why are we doing this?’
Quint Studer joins us on the podcast today to share his insight and talk about a recent article he wrote, What Churchill Can Teach Us About Defeating Coronavirus. Quint explains why leaders like Churchill are able to inspire and motivate their teams to keep going, even when the challenge they face seems impossible. From history to communication, Quint provides valuable leadership advice for those leading teams during uncertain times.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- How can we learn from Winston Churchill to face our current circumstances?
- What are the positive characteristics of role model leaders in a crisis?
- What are Quint Studer’s leadership tips for our listeners?
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