1、Leading in Uncertain TimesCARL ESCHENBACH&JESS LEE JUNE 2022SEQUOIA CONFIDENTIALAgenda1.Leadership Principles2.Communication Principles3.Q&AThis conversation is based on our experiences.By no means do we have all the answers,or have all the correct ones.But hopefully this will provide a framework fo

2、r leading companies through uncertain times.The presentation will cover two main topics:Leadership principles and communication principles.Leadership PrinciplesSEQUOIA CONFIDENTIALFundamentals of Business LeadershipVISIONClarity of thoughtConvictionInspirationEXECUTIONSelf-assessmentComplimentary te

3、amsSingularity of purposeCULTUREFabric of the companyLive it every secondHow you act when no one is lookingAt the highest level,business leadership requires vision,execution,and culture.First,as a leader,you have to have a vision.Your vision must be supported by clarity of thought.You must communica

4、te your vision with conviction,and a sense of inspirationSecond,you have to have an execution mindset.Execution is simply the discipline of getting stuff done.In periods of uncertainty,execution often IS the best strategy.Third,youve likely heard the saying“culture eats strategy.”Culture is the fabr

5、ic of your company.Its what you do,how you do it,and how you show up every day.In times of challenge,your culture is what defines your path over any hurdle you need to overcome.Its what you do when no ones looking that ultimately defines your culture.SEQUOIA CONFIDENTIALThe 4 Cs of Leadership During

6、 Times Of Uncertainty CommunicationConvictionConfidenceCalmnessThese are the 4 Cs of leadership in uncertain times:As you communicate with your teams,you need to remember that especially in times like this,you have a megaphone in front of you.What you say is amplified.You need to deliver your messag