Guessing is not a strategy: How to build decision velocity with AI and real-time data
June 10, 2026 | Live Webinar
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Joe Wynne is a versatile Project Manager experienced in delivering medium-scope projects in large organizations that improve workforce performance and business processes. He has a proven track record of delivering effective, technology-savvy solutions in a variety of industries and a unique combination of strengths in both process management and workforce management.
Exhibiting leadership skills during lean times is difficult. You are caught up performing additional work because of staff cuts or financial constraints. There’s no time to get your thoughts together to decide what to say, the best way to say it, what to do or the best way to do it. You can’t get ahead of the curve as leaders need to do.
All is not lost, however. The good news is that the global economic downturn will last a long time. Okay, maybe that doesn’t sound like good news, but it does give you ample time to show off special leadership skills that will make a difference in your organization--a difference that should be noticed by those who make the decision to keep you around.
Obtain a Crucial Level of Trust
When the economy is in the tank and news from your industry and company is bad, your workers will be looking to you to see certain behaviors that will tip them off to whether they should trust you during this period. If they do not trust you, they will not put forth their best effort. They will not be committed to the results you support. They will not give that extra energy to complete critical jobs. They will keep alive rumors—like that you are planning to lay off large numbers. Nor will they defend your deadlines and priorities when interacting with other groups and stakeholders.
These problems will have a …
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