On Leadership: Leading with positivity in 2021
BY SUZANNA de BACA , President and group publisher, Business Publications Corp.
Friday, February 19, 2021 6:00 AM
Last month I reached out to some Des Moines leaders to ask what issues were top of mind as they entered 2021. A theme quickly emerged: Many said leading their teams with optimism and positivity was critical in times of continued uncertainty and challenge.
This theme resonated with me. I’ve always tried to radiate optimism, but during the last year there have been times I’ve worried that being positive could come off as tone-deaf or insensitive. Given the gravity of the times, perhaps a more sober style of leadership was called for?