2008 was an amazing year.  We have seen history being made on multiple fronts and an economy that is being challenged at each and every turn.

As a Leadership Coach, in an odd way, I love to watch times take a down turn, because it is exciting to then watch which leaders can grasp the spiral and pull it to an opportunity.

The January 2009 issue of Harvard Business Review is a must read for everyone.  The articles focus on what is necessary in order to be a leader who transforms not only a company but an entire industry.  Here are just a few of the hallmark strategies:

1) You have to be able to pick the right transition strategy

2) Engaging team members in a collective achievement rather than focusing on individual success

3) Retaining knowledge when a key leader leaves your company

4) Keeping people focused on the most important tasks/goals for your company’s overall success

5) Creating a shared vision

6) Networking…even if you can’t stand it!

For more information, visit Harvard Business Review to view the current issue.