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Research Insight Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic

by PSI | Leadership Learnings

The Covid-19 pandemic brought challenging and complex work conditions for many, alongside uncertain personal situations. During this time, employees looked to their leaders to provide hope, support, and direction – requiring leaders to learn on the fly, and providing very challenging but powerful leadership development opportunities.

What are the key takeaways from the biggest global real-time leadership challenge for generations?

We surveyed a diverse group of 1,077 employees from 21 countries, asking respondents to reflect on how leadership handled the challenges of the pandemic.

Download our Research Insight now to explore:

  • 3 things employees thought leadership handled effectively
  • 3 things they felt leadership could have handled better
  • Powerful pandemic lessons for optimizing leadership for the future

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