Ask Sanyin: What Does Vulnerability Really Mean for Leaders?
Business uncertainty creates anxiety for leaders and employees alike. Trying to ignore the situation won’t make the problem — or people’s feelings — go away, suggests MIT SMR columnist and CEO coach Sanyin Siang. Teams need their leaders to acknowledge and validate their concerns, be honest about the situation, and reassure them that they will face the challenges together. Such a response facilitates connection and trust that can empower team members to persevere through disruption.