Build with Leila Hormozi How I Lead My Team Through Crisis Without Breaking | Ep 297
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Jul 14, 2025 Leila shares her firsthand experience leading teams through the tumult of COVID, offering practical strategies for crisis management. She emphasizes the importance of decisiveness and confidence when faced with uncertainty. Proactive action and open communication are highlighted as crucial for maintaining trust within teams. Discover how she shifted priorities and stayed grounded in high-pressure situations, providing a tactical playbook for anyone leading through chaos.
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Leila's COVID Leadership Challenge
- Leila managed three companies with over 120 employees during the chaotic onset of COVID.
- She faced intense fear and responsibility for keeping paychecks flowing and businesses alive.
Wartime vs Peacetime Leadership
- Shift from peacetime to wartime leadership by prioritizing speed over perfection and ruthless prioritization.
- Be decisive and show confidence to anchor your team, even amid uncertainty.
Scenario Planning in Crisis
- Map out best case, base case, and worst case scenarios immediately in a crisis.
- This anchors reality, reduces fear, and prepares mental action plans.