Related to this stretch targets is the situational leaders that I mentioned earlier. Sometimes it is relatively easier to lead when things are rosy. But leaders are challenged most when things are tough. The saying that “When the going get tough, the leaders get going” is very appropriate.
When the situation is tough, tough decisions needs to be made and there is a high premium on being level-headed, keeping emotions under control and being an optimist. For instance in this current crisis, I have been stressing to Team RBF that we need to stay sharply focused on our Vision and to be absolutely professional on how we approach our work.