What Leaders Can Learn from 2020 to Make 2021 a Success

After a year of challenges, Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, Ph.D., CAE, CEO at the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, shares her advice and lessons learned in 2020 for the road ahead. 

First, leaders must redefine what leadership looks like. Below are a few tips Sheri suggests for the road ahead:

• Pause to take a breath. 
• Be clear on your “why.” 
• Assess operations. 
• Leverage your organization’s strengths. 
• Balance your leadership style. 
• Set intentional antiracism goals. 
• Embrace a growth mindset. 
• Recognize outstanding employees. 

Secondly, leaders must maintain perspective. Below, Sheri shares valuable lessons about what great leaders do that served her well this past year:

• Great leaders emerge in the darkest hours. 
• They instill hope and confidence. 
• They communicate vision. 
• They walk the talk. 
• They show respect and appreciation. 
• They overcome fear of failure. 

Read Sheri's full article here for a deep dive into each of her lessons.