The pandemic pushed women out of the workforce in droves, and I didn't know how it would affect our business. But we learned that it was no time to compromise on our mission.
For many, 2021 feels hopeful. A new year presents an opportunity to start fresh. Although it's good to be positive -- and we need hope to keep moving forward -- leaders are still managing teams during a long-term crisis and must foster team agility and resilience to roll with the punches.
If you have no place to authentically enter the conversation or connect with that cultural moment, don't do it. Sitting on the sidelines for that moment could be the best decision you could make in the new year.
It's possible to see an economic downturn (or recession) as an economic opportunity, rather than a detriment. And with the right strategies, you can help your business thrive under these conditions.