The document discusses the roles and challenges of leaders, especially in challenging times. It outlines that leaders must put others' welfare over self-interest, be accountable to those they serve, and make the organization and wider community better. Effective leaders focus on building a sustainable community and leaving the organization in a better state. Leaders can take on roles as navigators, with a known destination and calculated risks, or explorers in uncharted territory, where they must instill confidence in followers while avoiding mutiny during unsighted risks.

1. Leading in Challenging Times
Barbara Bradbury
Mitzi Wyman
22 March 2013
Halland Solutions
People & Organisational Development

2. The Leader’s Role
• To put the welfare of others over self interest
• Accountable to those you serve
• Responsible for making the organisation a
better place for all
• Responsible to the wider community
• Responsible for wise use of resources
Dympna Cunane
LBS
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3. Leadership and Sustainability
• The common good is at the heart of leadership
• Focus on building a community
• Aim to leave the organisation a better place
Dympna Cunane,
LBS

4. Leader as Navigator
• Known destination
• Plot route with an element of certainty
• Calculated risk-taking
• Understanding of the gap

5. Leader as Explorer
• Uncharted territory
• Unknown destination
• Unsighted risks
• Strength in their conviction

6. Challenges of the Explorer-Leader
• Instill massive confidence in their followers
• Handle anxiety
• Avoid a mutiny