PPB May 2021

F ollowing a stressful year of disruption, trauma, fear and loss, no company will ever be quite the same as it was before COVID-19. Neither will any employee. What that means is that no leader can lead the same way they did before, either. As we move into recovery, leaders will have to deploy a whole newmindset and a whole new skill set. Not all of this is COVID-driven. We’ve known for years, decades even, that the old-school leadership model would have to change. But, for sure, the pandemic has accelerated the need for a new kind of leader. On an individual level, that means “hyper-learning”—being able to continuously learn, unlearn and relearn by adapting to the reality of the world as it evolves, rather than seeking to defend your beliefs and ego. On an organizational level, it means creating an environment that allows and encourages everyone else to be hyper-learners as well. Essentially, leaders must embrace the mindset and 9 Essential Skills For The Post-Pandemic Leader As the economy moves into recovery, business leaders must be able to step up in new and innovative ways. Sharpen these nine skills to excel through the opportunities ahead. by Ed Hess loreanto / rotsukhon lam / Veranika848 / Shutterstock.com. 24 | MAY 2021 | INNOVATE