Guiding Employees Through Uncertain Times: What Leaders Need to Know About Navigating Change, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

Abstract: This article explores how compassionate leadership can stabilize organizations during uncertain times, presenting evidence-based strategies for maintaining employee engagement and resilience. The article, drawing from professional consulting experience and research, identifies key approaches that address fundamental human needs in the workplace: consistent leadership presence, transparent and empathetic communication, fostering shared purpose, prioritizing skill development, and strengthening interpersonal connections even in remote settings. By integrating practical examples with established research on workplace psychology, the article demonstrates how organizations can transform periods of instability into opportunities for growth when leaders authentically prioritize employee wellbeing, create meaningful work environments, and build communities centered on mutual support and shared values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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