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Help individuals and groups cope with emotions from major reorganizations, layoffs & more One of the biggest leadership issues coming from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the volatile economy is how to help yourself and others cope with the many emotions triggered by major changes such as large-scale reorganizations, layoffs, pay cuts, and much more. How can you best lead yourself and others through feelings of uncertainty and loss while at the same time looking ahead to the future? In revisiting this timeless episode, Scott and I speak with Dr. Leslie Austin about how you can help bring out the best in your organization during major changes. Leslie is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and psychotherapist with the focus of helping companies and individual executives live up to their full potential. Leslie appears frequently in international, national and local radio, television and print media and has an extensive list of media credentials including frequent regular appearances as a guest expert on CNN/HLN with Nancy Grace, Court TV with Nancy Grace and all the major hosts there, business podcasts, and much more. (read more about Leslie below) You’ll gain insights on: Why acceptance of difficult emotions in ourselves and others is critical to effectively leading your organization through major crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic When and how a CEO should approach emotionally distressed individuals and groups Three immediately useful guidelines for leading yourself and others through major change Jump to resource & download links for this episode * PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as” * Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as” You are the model for everybody in your company for staying centered and riding through change. – Dr. Leslie Austin Tweet This About Dr. Leslie Austin Dr. Leslie Austin is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and organizational consultant. Her work spans companies of all sizes in many industries. Her insights about helping people understand and take control of their emotions and behavior helps them to consistently make successful, values-based, high-road decisions. Leslie has also achieved success as a keynote and motivational speaker. She’s made numerous appearances in the media as a frequent and regular guest expert on CNN/HLN with Nancy Grace, Court TV, business podcasts, and much more. Read More about Dr. Leslie Austin Resources for This Episode Listen to our Episode 4 interview with Leslie Austin: “Leading Difficult Star Performers“ Open a Conversation With Us Contact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio. Read the Episode 31 Transcript For your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript. © 2020. All rights reserved. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement, Inc. Opinions expressed by our guests are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Business Advancement Inc. The post Leading Your Organization Through Times of Upheaval and Major Change [Episode 31-R] appeared first on Business Advancement.