Transforming Leadership in the Face of the Pandemic
Transforming Leadership in the Face of the Pandemic By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler The world is currently experiencing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which may well linger long after the pandemic itself is resolved. Devastating death tolls are ripping apart families, and no one has been spared from the economic collapse brought on by this pandemic. Once we emerge from this crisis, the very fabric of our society may be irrevocably altered. As we put our faith in our leaders, we question if there is anything our leaders can actually do to alleviate this emergency; we also recognize that some leaders have responded better than others during this challenging time. Leaders are simply a reflection of the Collective Consciousness of the people under them. In the words of psychologist Roger K. Allen, PhD: "People live in one of four states of being, which could be considered levels of emotional development or maturity. These are: survival (fear-based living); security (d...