Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Michael Zisser, Former CEO

“It is a season not a situation…”Over the weekend I spent an extended period of time with other incredible leaders across the country connecting through a Harvard Course on leading during the pandemic. One of the professors shared those words with us: “This is a season not a situation.” I have to admit I have looked at this crisis as something to conquer and move on from but as it continues to be here, I have shifted that perspective to something with more residence. It is a season. It is here. It is not moving away and our efforts must continue on.I had these thoughts as I re-watched my episode with this week's guest, Michael Zisser.  “We have all had an organization goal added to our plates: Survival.” For a pandemic that has now lasted over 9 months globally, the Lessons from Leaders team is feeling a sense of urgency to help, support, and educate.My episode with Michael walks through the critical steps that leaders have had to take for survival during this time. He lays out the action plan that most non-profits have faced between setting new goals, lay offs, and downsizing. I find this series of action steps particularly helpful for anyone experiencing a second wave at this time.Michael, thank you for your time during this episode!