When Leadership is Needed Most

On behalf of all of us at Ground Support Worldwide, we would like to offer our congratulations to the Leaders of the Year featured in this month’s issue.

Additionally, we would like to extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to send us so many worthy nominations for this program.

Getting a closer glimpse of some the leadership in our industry gave me a spiritual boost in light of the current economic situation facing aviation. These are trying times, to say the least.

In talking with both our Team Leader of the Year, Dana Perry, and Lifetime Achievement recipient, Larry Laney, both men emphasized the importance of remaining positive.

A leader’s actions give others license to behave the same way. And leadership qualities become exponentially more important during a crisis. So, whether a leader is conveying positivity or negativity, it will spread.

A focus on the positive and helping the industry emerge stronger is far more useful than dwelling on details that cannot be changed.

Beyond positivity, focus on clear communication. Make sure your team has the information needed to be engaged, efficient and safe.

Adversity also brings people together. That is certainly taking place now as industry decision-makers are banding together to formulate plans that will help us weather COVID-19.

We don’t know exactly what the future holds for aviation, but strong leaders will always guide their teams to success in the face of hardship.