Strong leaders pay attention to subtle cues in their communication.
Episode Description
Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean and Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explains the most impactful leadership cues on employees during periods of transition and disruption.
ABOUT THE EPISODE During periods of disruption, leaders play a critical role in guiding organizations through uncertainty by helping employees make sense of change and adapt to evolving demands. In this episode, Nancy Rothbard – Deputy Dean and Professor of Management at the Wharton School, and Co-Academic Director of Wharton Executive Education's new Owner/President/CEO Program – explores what effective leadership by CEOs and/or founders looks like in this environment, sharing practical strategies for supporting employees through transitions and the key habits leaders need to build trust, clarity, and resilience.
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Brief Summary
Leadership signals shape employee behavior, especially unintentional ones.
Key points
- The Power of Unintentional Signals. Unintentional signals from leaders can significantly impact employees' behavior.





