December is often a time for reflection. As the end of the calendar year approaches it’s only natural to think about the successes and challenges we faced over the previous 12 months. For many of us it has been a real struggle. And it’s important to acknowledge that. Whether it was personal, professional, societal, financial, … Read more
Adversity is certain. Resilience empowers you to work through adversity, enabling you to step outside your “safe zone” and face the unknown with greater confidence. And while you may not realize it when you are in the middle of a crisis, you experience more personal growth as you move through adversity than at any other … Read more
If an organization wants to be prepared for a crisis, then it must create a culture where its employees can thrive. When employees are thriving, they are fully engaged and ready to face a crisis head-on. They feel like they have more control over outcomes and are more invested in finding solutions. When we are … Read more
Simone Biles displayed extraordinary courage as she stepped back from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics gymnastics competitive events. She displayed even greater courage as she spoke publicly about the pressure and stress experienced, yet continued to support her teammates with genuine enthusiasm. Tennis professional Naomi Osaka’s courage in pulling out of the 2021 French Open … Read more
Over the last few weeks, I’ve touched on a few of the mindsets that can keep you from moving forward in your career – and even make your job more vulnerable during times of crisis. Specifically, I mentioned Victimhood, Settling, and Surviving. Sadly there are many of us that never get beyond the survival stage. … Read more
One of my coaching clients was dealing with a stressful work environment because of a toxic leader. This leader had been with the company for over twenty years, was politically connected, and was unwilling to receive constructive feedback. My client, worn down by the negativity and lack of support for her team, eventually gave up … Read more
As you build personal resilience, you’re in a better position to inspire collective team and organizational resilience. However, along the path to resilience there are challenges that all of us must overcome. And these challenges are often out of our control. This can make us feel powerless and alone. Many years ago when I was … Read more
In my experience, there are three common fears that loom as towering walls limiting our ability to operate with resilience and incorporate that resilience into our day-to-day leadership practice. Fear of Uncertainty The uncertainty about what’s ahead often prevents us from dealing effectively with immediate crises. Yes, we realize things will no longer be the … Read more
Most companies are not preparing their leadership pipeline to lead with resilience. And leaders are not preparing themselves to be resilient. The one thing you hardly hear about when discussing leadership and talent development initiatives is resilience. That is until there is a crisis. At that point resilience becomes a common refrain. A crisis by … Read more
“Build your resilience before you need it.”– Russell Wilson, NFL Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks Resilience in leaders requires strong will, competent action, humility, and humanity. Once a crisis is at your doorstep, you have neither the time nor mental state to prepare to be resilient. You’ve got to be ready. Resilience Ready leaders know they will … Read more
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