It’s about leadership that creates the climate in which people turn challenging opportunities into remarkable successes. Certainly there are no shortages of challenging opportunities today. In this extraordinary time, the challenges seem to be increasing and through our responses, we have the potential to profoundly change the world in which we live and work.

How do I lead during times of chaos and uncertainty, People first, I will but families first, Acting as if they were one huge extended family, people across Somalia and around the world began to come to each other’s aid. They lit candles, held vigils, mourned, marched, sent some money, gave blood, donate food and clothing, and went to religious services.

Tragedy is often a force that brings people together, and one on massive proportions shows us how connected we really are. The times seem to be showing us that we need to reconsider our priorities. Instead of placing work at the top of our agendas, perhaps we should but family and friends in the number one spot.

The competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and interpersonal skills are ascendant. Today there’s much more demand for leaders who are exemplary coaches and individuals who show respect for people from many different cultural backgrounds. What’s certain is, if you want to place a winning bet on who will be successful as a leader in these times, bet on the more collaborative person who values people first, profit second . We even more connected. You wake up in Beijing knowing that you can check your personal digital assistant and link to your office, whether it’s Berlin or Boston. Being globally connected means is to help people work together. It’s about enabling everyone to more collaborative and cooperative. It’s about sharing and supporting.

Social capital is the new champ on the ring-means the collective value of people who know each other and what they will do each other. It’s human network that makes things happen. And leaders who get extraordinary things done will be those who are right there in the middle of them.

Global economy, Social connection and social capital extend far beyond national boundaries. The network we are talking about is global. So is the economy. Capital flows easily and instantly from one nation to another, creating a kind of volatility that’s very new to the world. The health of the markets in Tokyo affects the health of the markets in New York. A horrendous disaster in New York’s financial district causes markets around the world to plummet, erasing billions of dollars in asset value.

Titles are granted, but it’s your behavior that wins your respect. I would never ask anyone to do anything I was unwilling to do first. Leaders model the way. To effectively model the behavior they expect other. Leaders must first be clear about their guiding principles. So you have to open up your heart and let people know what you really think and believe.

The former Adviser of the Prime Minister Member of former ARS
Abdirahman Mohamed Said (Gentleman)
Asaid16@hotmail.com