During periods of financial crisis, strong and human leadership plays a vital role. The significance of inspiring and guiding teams amidst uncertainty and difficult situations cannot be overstated. It demands a distinctive approach that encompasses human leadership qualities such as empathy, adaptability, and resilience. These attributes become essential for fostering growth and successfully navigating the turbulent waters of economic turmoil. The pandemic has brought the psychological needs of employees into sharp focus like never before. Striking a balance between tough decisions and addressing human needs will be crucial for companies to survive this challenging period. It won't be a repeat of the past. However, the uniqueness of this moment will make it difficult to learn quickly and adapt. In this episode, I have invited Ron Carucci to discuss Human Leadership during times of financial crisis. About my guest - Ron Carucci (author of To Be Honest) Ron is a founder and managing partner at Navalent, specializing in transformative change for organizations and leaders. With 30 years of experience, he helps tackle strategy, leadership, and organizational challenges. Ron has worked globally in over 25 countries, authored 9 books, and contributed to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. He is a TEDx speaker and his expertise has been featured in Fortune, Inc., Business Insider, and more. Learn about his book To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose https://tobehonest.net/ Download this free resource on Leading Transformation: An Owner’s Manual https://www.navalent.com/  Reach out to Ron on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/  What We Discussed in this Episode on Human Leadership in Times of Financial Crisis: - Effective prioritization of cost-cutting during a crisis for leaders. - Risks associated with prioritizing "employee protection" as a best practice. - Appropriate methods for evaluating employee contributions and performance. - Boundaries to consider in terms of post-pandemic investments in employee training, perks, and well-being support, and potential cost savings. - Impact of company size on survival during uncertain times. - Building trust as a leader during a financial crisis. - Examples of leaders praised by both shareholders and employees during financial crises.   About the Growth Hacking Podcast The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.