Leading Through Crisis

How does a leader lead during times of crisis?

Normally a good leader provides big picture, future direction type leadership.

But in a crisis, a leader is called upon to lead the organization through the crisis.

When the building is on fire, you don't call a committee meeting to vote on what to do.

You yell “fire”, take direct action, give commands to get people to safety, and save lives.

In a crisis, a leader will take more direct management control of the situation.  Obviously getting input from board and staff, but providing more directions and decisions than in normal situations.

1st Century leader, Paul, said:

I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.

I know how to be brought low and I know how to abound.

In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

~Wayne