Leadership lessons Queen Elizabeth II left for business executives.

The death of long-time celebrities is often an opportunity to share their leadership lessons with business executives.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday is one such opportunity. An informal survey of leadership practitioners and observers provided these timely lessons.

Be clear about your role

Fame founder and CEO Nick Callum said: “I believe there is no CEO, politician, celebrity or sports figure who can come close to Queen Elizabeth II’s example of responsibility, strength, hope, determination and dignity.” Partners, in the description.

Despite being constantly in the public eye and facing many personal, family and cultural challenges, she did so until the day she died. Her ability to do so consistently, let alone over seven decades, is simply astounding.

“The lesson for business executives is to be clear about your role and mission, and the example you set for all your stakeholders, and then stick to them, regardless of external factors that may tip or rattle you,” he concludes.

Listen

“one thing [the Queen] Wendy L. Patrick, a professor of business law at San Diego State University, said in an email that her willingness to listen comes through in leadership lessons.

“Many people who have worked with her describe her as open-minded and forward-thinking, open to opposing views and not afraid to change her mind. “This was the way her crown business was televised when she was initially adamant about breaking with tradition. Her husband convinced her to change her mind,” Patrick recalled.

“Queen Elizabeth appreciated the value of public relations and listened to PR advice – especially during times of crisis, such as when Lady Diana died, and because Diana was not a member of the royal family at the time, she was reluctant to celebrate publicly,” Marcia Rhodes, vice president of marketing and public relations agency Amendola Communications, said in a statement.

“Like most leaders, the Queen was blindsided; but she continues to receive the highest rating (75%) of any British monarch for listening to advisers,” Rhodes said.

Provide a sense of values

“The most important leadership lesson we T[can] Take from [her is] Leaders provide a sense of values, vision and direction to a nation, organization etc.” Andy Cohen, professor of management at the University of Denver, said in an email;

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned in Great Britain for 70 years, “the greatest change ever seen in the world.” However, we will always understand that Britain, its leadership and its people hold the same sense of values ​​and who they are or have been through it all. Large entities (companies, countries, other organizations) tend to do the same, maintaining a clear sense of values ​​and purpose, even as their differences and strategies change.

‘Play the long game’

“The second lesson we should take from her is that leaders need to play the long game and raise challenges, even for a moment – and maybe even distractions. The royal family provides the Queen with many distractions. [with] their personal lives during her reign,” Cohen recalls.

“We don’t know much about what happened behind closed doors… but we do know that the Queen exuded a sense of calm and poise on the outside. This is her playing the long game and remaining loyal to the highest order. [of] The purpose that the monarchy represents,” he observed.

Show sensitivity and strength

“In her approach to work, the late Queen Elizabeth demonstrated passion and resilience with a clear sense of duty,” said Lisa DeFrank-Cole, director of West Virginia University’s leadership studies program.

“She was passionate about her job. She loved her job and she did it well — under all circumstances. Like all business leaders, she had to make tough decisions, and she did it for the betterment of her people,” she said.

“Whether it’s coping with illness, war, family problems, or changing media roles, she learns how to move forward and it’s important. She listens to those on her side, and it helps her overcome obstacles.

We may not always ‘do’ our job when faced with many unexpected challenges, but when our heart is at work, we are always one step ahead because others are counting on us. Whether we stumble or fall, we get up. ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ is not just a motto for the British, it’s how they saw their Queen live her life,” said DeFrank Cole.