How to Lead During Chaos – BGen Bill David

<p>Leaders must find ways to push their teams through change and chaos to deliver outstanding results, but how do you do so when the world changes in an instant? Brigadier General William C. ‘Bill’ David (US Army ret.) shares how to execute change, lead teams and manage expectations in rapidly changing environments.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Stay calm if you can, talk to your customers and talk to your employees. -Bill David</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Takeaways + Tactics </p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">Don’t be afraid to over communicate with customers. The best way to stay abreast of our customers’ needs is through constant dialogue.  </li> <li style="text-align: left;">Evaluate current personnel. Now is the time for leaders to evaluate whether teammates fit company values and make necessary adjustments. </li> <li style="text-align: left;">Be transparent. For businesses to survive the storm means being open with where they are and where they are going.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p>Learn More About Your Host:</p> <p>Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. </p> <p>Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with th