During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Urge to Push Too Hard, Too Fast

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi CEO, Dr. Rakesh Suri, says the first step in leading his team was to slow down, take a deep breath, and align his team with a shared vision for action.

The UAE – of which Abu Dhabi is the capital – was the first country in the Middle East to report a case of the virus in January. As of April 14, the UAE had reported 4,521 cases and 25 deaths. Though the situation is fast-evolving, Abu Dhabi has brought together a range of private and public healthcare facilities to test the population and treat the sick. Dr. Suri has led Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s response, at one point leading remotely from quarantine. He says that now more than ever, leaders must not neglect self-care, know when to delegate, and identify nascent leaders on their teams.

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