Richard Parsons
Former chairman & CEO, Time Warner
Richard “Dick” Parsons is an American businessman, the former chairman of Citigroup, and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner. In addition to his expansive career in business leadership, Parsons is also an active philanthropist and humanitarian: He has served on the boards for the Jazz Foundation of America, the Apollo Theater Foundation, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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A good leader gets people to believe in them, but a great leader gets people to believe in themselves. That's what I always tried to do. Get the folks to believe that they were capable and empowered to do the job that we asked them to do.
Flight Template Series: Leadership during Uncertainty
Prepare and Empower Employees
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As a leader, delegation is an essential part of your role, especially during a crisis. Great leaders will bolster confidence and sharp decision-making instincts within their team members, so when hard times hit, they can execute the groundwork while you focus on the future. Use this flight to prepare for a crisis before it arrives and identify and empower employees that are ready to step up when you need them.
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Types of Insights
Anticipate issues and gaps before crises arise
Identify employees with leadership potential
Assess how trusted and supported your team members feel