2021
DOI: 10.1177/1368430220981418
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Leadership to defeat COVID-19

Abstract: Defeating COVID-19 will not happen only via efforts of scientists working on vaccines or new treatments and interventions. Key to winning this battle is to convince citizens to take the needed precautions and to follow scientific advice to stop the spread of the virus and to protect those who are vulnerable to it. Thus, leaders, especially political leaders, play a critical role in coordinating the efforts of individuals who often have private interests to act as they wish, but who expect to benefit from the e… Show more

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“…In addition, convincing the general public to take necessary precautions in their daily lives and follow scientific recommendations to reduce the spread of the virus has emerged as another facet of the fight against the pandemic. In situations of uncertainty and crisis, it may be said that national leaders and organizational managers who act more responsibly in the fight against COVID-19 have played a critical role in coordinating the problem-solving efforts and in terms of the scientific studies related to the pandemic [29].…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, convincing the general public to take necessary precautions in their daily lives and follow scientific recommendations to reduce the spread of the virus has emerged as another facet of the fight against the pandemic. In situations of uncertainty and crisis, it may be said that national leaders and organizational managers who act more responsibly in the fight against COVID-19 have played a critical role in coordinating the problem-solving efforts and in terms of the scientific studies related to the pandemic [29].…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…No single organization has been able to escape from the consequences of the new disease, COVID-19, which has drastically influenced all walks of life, including our social functioning, economy, health, and services (Antonakis, 2020;McKibbin and Fernando, 2020). We have witnessed a substantial workforce reigned by fear, confusion, despair, and uncertainties (Charoensukmongkol and Phungsoonthorn, 2020).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…An important aspect of the leader's qualities is their ability to signal information clearly in a way that can help solve coordination problems, reduce selfish actions, and preserve the public good (Bastardoz & van Vugt, 2019). A "soft" and non-legal means of influence that has strong effects especially in ambiguous situations, and should matter now in the current milieu, is leader charisma (Antonakis, 2020).…”
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