#leadership

Handle crises with communication plan. Framework: 1. Identify potential crises. 2. Crisis response team. 3. Communication protocols (who says what, when). 4. Internal communication first. 5. External stakeholder messaging. 6. Media strategy if needed. 7. Social media monitoring and response. 8. Post-crisis review. Be transparent, quick, and empathetic. Have templates ready. Practice scenarios. Speed matters.

Manage remote teams effectively. Practices: 1. Over-communicate (async + sync). 2. Clear documentation culture. 3. Regular video check-ins. 4. Define working hours/availability. 5. Trust and autonomy. 6. Results over activity. 7. Virtual team building. 8. Right tools (Slack, Zoom, Notion). Set expectations clearly. Create rituals. Combat isolation. Respect time zones. Measure outcomes not hours.

Prepare effective board meetings. Deck structure: 1. Business updates (metrics dashboard). 2. Progress since last meeting. 3. Highlight wins. 4. Key challenges and asks. 5. Strategic initiatives. 6. Financial performance. 7. Team updates. 8. Looking ahead. Send materials in advance. Be transparent about problems. Use board's expertise. Follow up on action items. Typically monthly or quarterly.

Define company culture intentionally. Process: 1. Identify core values (3-5, specific not generic). 2. Define behaviors that demonstrate values. 3. Hire for culture add not fit. 4. Integrate in all processes (hiring, reviews, decisions). 5. Leadership models values. 6. Celebrate value-aligned wins. 7. Address violations. 8. Evolve as company grows. Values should be actionable. Culture is what you do not what you say.