Leadership Skills You Need In a Post-Pandemic World

by Cheryl Marks Young

When was the last time you took a class or otherwise devoted time to personal development? Maybe it’s been a while. For many, the last year and a half has been dedicated to survival. They focused their energy on keeping their business afloat during a pandemic. They spent time in virtual meetings and learning how to connect with clients, partners, and staff through a screen. It was a new skill, but not necessarily the sort of personal development targets that they envisioned at the start of 2020.

As we begin to approach a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we’re seeing a new truth emerge. The adaptations we made during lockdowns and digital-heavy spans may not be the new normal. However, we also aren’t going to return to the way things were before March 2020.

Some of what we accepted as best practice showed its weakness. Some of what we never thought we’d successfully implement proved to be the very thing that allowed us to thrive — not just in this passing season, but perhaps tomorrow too. Regardless of what you keep, what goes, and what new things your business must adapt to, one thing is clear: now is the time to develop new skills and focus on personal growth. If you want to be successful in the next season, you need to come armed with the skills necessary to propel your…