Coronavirus (COVID-19): Leadership Resources for Times of Crisis | Center for Creative Leadership

The global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has created significant challenges for leaders at all levels in industries across the world.

At CCL, we believe leadership is a journey that never stops – and the organizations that can evolve, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities will be the ones who thrive in the world that comes next.

To help you and your organization overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow, we’re offering these complimentary, practical resources on topics of crucial importance for leaders:

We hope you take advantage of these materials and find them valuable as you and your organization navigate the crisis of the moment, while preparing for the opportunities of the future.

White Paper
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: Preparing Your Organization for a Transformed World

The way your leaders respond to the current hardship brought on by COVID-19 will directly affect your organization’s ability to survive and thrive. Are you prepared for the future that comes next? Access the white paper >

Leading in Times of Crisis — and Beyond

White Paper
Reset Your Organization for the Post-COVID Future

Organizations that innovate recover more successfully from a downturn. Learn research-based steps you can take to prosper in a post-COVID future. Access the white paper >

White Paper
The World Versus COVID: How to Win the Second Set

Is your organization prepared for the post-COVID world? Interviews with C-suite leaders uncovered 6 paradoxes to navigate. Learn essential skills to succeed in the future that comes next >

Webinar Recording
Leadership Agility in Times of Change and Crisis

To stay agile amidst change and crisis, you must make strategic decisions and ignite commitment from every member of your organization. Learn ways to prioritize now and pivot to the future >

Article & Free Digital Book
How to Lead Through a Crisis

Effective crisis leadership is all about the people. Lessen the impact of chaos on those you lead by paying attention to communication, clarity of vision, and caring relationships. Learn how in our article & access the book’s full text >

Self-Assessment
Crisis Leadership Self-Assessment

How well can you weather the storm? This quick self-assessment from the author of our book, Crisis Leadership, will help you understand and sharpen your leadership skills in a crisis. Rate your readiness now >

Article
Leadership Skills in an Uncertain World

In the midst of chaos, leaders can’t allow themselves to get overwhelmed or become immobilized. Go beyond merely responding to being a positive change agent. Learn how to be future-ready >

Building Resilience

Free Recipe eBook
Fit to Lead: Recipes to Maintain Optimal Health

Show up as your best self during these challenging times by fueling your body with nourishing foods. This collection of recipes will keep you performing to your full potential as you cook from home more often. Access the recipes now >

Article
9 Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty & Anxiety

In times of uncertainty, our anxiety increases and impacts how we see the world and treat others. Since we can’t make that go away, what can we do to cope? Read 9 research-based tips to help you deal with anxiety >

Article
How to Boost Brain Health

With most of us spending more time at home now than usual, it’s an opportunity to develop habits that will help us show up as the most effective leaders we can be in a stressful time. Discover 4 simple ways to boost your brain health >

Webinar Recording
Building More Resilient Leadership for Greater Impact

Resilient leadership is about knowing how to bounce back after change or hardship — which makes it easier to navigate the unexpected and reach your full potential. Watch the webinar recording now >

Free: Guidebook Full Text
Learning from Life: Turning Life’s Lessons Into Leadership Experience

While on-the-job development is valuable, non-work experiences, personal activities, family relationships, and volunteering can also enhance your professional growth and effectiveness. Access the guidebook’s full text >

Article
In Times of Crisis, Make Time for Your Wellness

Times are difficult right now. Making even small changes in your daily habits can have a significant impact on your wellness, resilience, even immunity. Learn 4 proven techniques to help you manage the stress >

Innovation, Change & Adaptability

Article
Living with Intention at Work and at Home

The current crisis means our personal and professional lives overlap now more than ever. But we can increase our effectiveness by identifying our values and living intentionally. Learn 3 action steps today >

White Paper
Adaptable Leadership: What It Takes to Be a Quick-Change Artist

Disruption is the new normal, and adaptability is no longer an asset, but a necessity. Learn the qualities of adaptable leadership and how to foster it in your organization. Access the white paper >

Article
3 Practices That Will Help Drive Innovation in Your Organization

When faced with uncertainty, instilling a culture of innovation in your organization is a must. But how do you approach the challenge in a practical way? Learn 3 practices to drive innovation forward >

Webinar Recording
How to Foster Flexible Leadership in Times of Instability

Flexible leadership is critical for the success and longevity of your organization, now more than ever. Learn how to stay agile and competitive: Watch the webinar recording now >

Article
Adapting to Change Requires Flexbility

When faced with change, successful leaders are flexible enough to develop and adapt. Use these 5 tips for adapting to change and guiding your team through change. Learn the 3 types of flexibility that adaptable people have >

Article
How to Transition Through Change

What’s the different between change and transition? Transition is the internal psychological process of adapting to a new situation, of moving from the old to the new. Get our tips for navigating the 3 stages of transition >

Leading Virtual Teams & Remote Work

Upcoming Webinar
Leading Remote Teams When the Stakes Are High

When teams are working from home, scattered geographically, and separated culturally, the task of managing them is even greater. Learn best practices for leading remote teams >

Free! Guidebook Full Text
Leading Dispersed Teams

The way organizations conduct business has changed dramatically. Dispersed teams have members in different countries, cultures, and time zones. Learn to adapt your leadership. Access our guidebook’s full text >

Article
Best Practices for Leading Virtual Teams & Meetings

We’re suddenly facing a new reality: teams must collaborate virtually and leaders must adapt to effectively manage their people and meetings remotely. Follow these best practices >

Virtual Coaching & Online Leadership Development

Case Study
Pitney Bowes Achieves Boundary Spanning Leadership Development with Customized Virtual Program

This global technology company needed a partner to deliver a completely virtual learning experience that would help change behaviors across the organization’s vast network. Read this client’s success story >

Testimonial Video
Developing Talent with Virtual Leadership Training

Crowley is a global logistics company that had traditionally taken a “one size fits all” approach to leadership development. With CCL’s virtual solution, Crowley is empowering new leaders to make a big impact. Hear from this client >

Case Study
Transforming Managers into Effective Leaders with Virtual Solutions

Essilor, the world leader for corrective lenses, needed to shore up its continuum of leadership development in support of frontline supervisors. The program has made a sizeable impact on company operations. Read this client’s success story >

Article
Coaching to Improve Performance: You Need Support In a Crisis

Research shows that coaching can improve performance in at least 4 ways, and is particularly helpful during times a leader is facing crisis or challenge. Learn how coaching can be an act of self-care >

White Paper
Scaling Leadership Development for Maximum Impact

When diverse teams need to work together cohesively, then dissipate to work with other teams to achieve business goals, you need a common language, vision, and behaviors. Get our tips to scale your development efforts >

Article
6 Strategies to Make Digital Learning Work Right Now

Digital learning initiatives can strengthen your organization’s culture, improve employee engagement, and increase retention. But getting a strong return requires careful planning. Learn how to maximize its effectiveness >

Questions from Our Clients

Want to know how CCL is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.