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The leadership styles of CEOs and their staffs are the wild cards in how companies and organizations respond to a crisis. Their approaches, philosophies, and preferences for managing people and corporate emergencies can help resolve a crisis\u2014or extend and worsen the situation.<\/p>\n

As important as it is to have a crisis management plan in place, its execution can quickly go off the rails if the people at the top of the organization’s chart interfere with established crisis response policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

Leadership Styles<\/h2>\n

Autocrat<\/h3>\n

\u201cAutocratic leadership, characterized by a leader’s unilateral decision-making, has both benefits and drawbacks. A recent example of this was exemplified by Jeff Zucker at CNN<\/em>. On the one hand, this approach can allow for quick decision-making during crises. However, it can also lead to narrower solutions due to the lack of diverse input and can stifle growth,\u201d Lakesha Cole, founder and principal publicist at She PR said via email.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMore significantly, it can create a sense of disconnect between the leader and the team, lowering morale and trust within the organization. This was starkly evident when Zucker openly criticized CNN’s<\/em> Covid-19 coverage before discussing it with his team and made controversial hiring decisions that led to internal and external critics\u2026\u201d Cole recalled.<\/p>\n

Collaborator<\/h3>\n

\u201cCollaborative communicators emphasize teamwork, involvement, and open dialogue during a crisis; they seek input from others, encourage brainstorming, and promote shared decision-making.\u201d Devon Climer, a corporate speech trainer, leadership consultant and founder of My Communication Coach, said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Servant<\/h3>\n

\u201cHoward Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks, and J.W. Marriott Jr., CEO of Marriott International, perfectly portray this style, steering their respective companies through crises by putting employees and customers first,\u201d Dmitry Bargov, managing director of DataArt UK, said via email.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, this soft-hearted approach can sometimes be perceived as a lack of decisive leadership. Cue Tony Hayward of BP, whose handling of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill made critics question whether his script needed a rewrite,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Democratic<\/h3>\n

\u201cDemocratic leaders encourage team participation in decision-making. During a crisis, this style may take more time due to consultation and consensus-building,\u201d Clarke Duncan, founder of Oursourcing Staff, said via email.<\/p>\n

\u201cStill, it can result in more comprehensive solutions and maintains team morale. It’s important that democratic leaders balance the need for quick action with effective team involvement in these situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laissez-Faire<\/h3>\n

\u201cLaissez-faire leaders empower employees but can also lack in direction,\u201d AnnRagan Kearns, founder and CEO of Odyssey Public Relations, observed via email. This type of leader \u201cdelegates decision-making and provides minimal guidance, putting important decision-making in the hands of their team,\u201d she aid<\/p>\n

\u201cSuccessful laissez-faire leaders include Steve Jobs (the co-founder of Apple Inc.), Warren Buffett (the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway),\u201d according to Entrepreneur<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese leaders exhibited a strong belief in their team members’ ability to make the right decisions and, as a result, created a work environment that fostered creativity and innovation,\u201d the news organization noted.<\/p>\n

The downside to this style is that \u201cIn a crisis, the absence of clear leadership can lead to confusion and inefficiencies, as employees may not know who to turn to for guidance and support,\u201d Kearns cautioned.<\/p>\n

Background Matters<\/h2>\n

A business leader\u2019s background or the expertise of their staff can also come into play.<\/p>\n

Different Perspectives<\/h3>\n

\u201cA leader with a strong legal background may view the situation first and foremost from the court of law perspective rather than from the court of public opinion view,\u201d Candice D\u2019Angelo, founder of The Agency, said via email<\/p>\n

Prior Experience<\/h3>\n

A \u201cleader with significant experience leading consumer goods or retail brands and who is active on or aware of the power and speed of social media will typically act quicker and be more bold in response than a leader working in the B2B space. \u201d Kris Naidl, executive vice president and managing director of Laughlin Constable, said via email.<\/p>\n

Staff Expertise<\/h3>\n

\u201cIn my experience, companies who have legal experts on their executive team are always the most risk-averse when it comes to a crisis,\u201d Shannon Tucker, vice president of Next PR said via email.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey often do not want to respond publicly to a crisis due to potential legal implications, or they want to take a litigious approach to crisis situations they feel they are unfairly involved in,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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