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Hardiness and Resilience
How to LEAD With Resilience (With Examples!)
December 15, 2023
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from failure, setbacks, and crises.Hardiness and resilience is a hallmark of successful leaders, as it allows us to come back from hardship and disappointment more determined and driven than before.Additionally, individuals who exhibit high levels of hardiness and resilience are more likely to adopt leadership styles that motivate, inspire, and support those around them.Many people don’t know that we can build on and develop qualities to develop both...
We Are Resilient
November 16, 2023
As I observe our global community come together during the COVID-19 outbreak, I am taking the opportunity to learn about resilience from those who are leading us through this crisis. Our senior political and health care professionals are setting strategy, deploying it and re-shaping it as reality shifts and new information becomes available. I’m thinking of our quiet leaders, those on the front-line who are stepping forward to care for our collective well-being. Quite frankly, if any of these...
How to Survive (and Thrive!) During Times of Change
October 18, 2023
According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “the only constant in life is change.” While this seems paradoxical, we are now experiencing change, sometimes on an hourly basis. I thought this would be an ideal time to talk about the emotions that change can evoke, and to recognize that we all have different preferences for handling change, but that we can learn to adapt.Emotions of ChangeThe changes to your life over the last few weeks might have evoked strong emotions, including fear, sadness,...
Four Research-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
November 17, 2022
No matter who we are, there are times when life sends unexpected struggles our way. But learning healthy ways to cope with adversity — aka, building resilience — can help us manage our feelings in the moment, recover from setbacks more quickly, and build healthy habits to overcome future challenges. What is Resilience? Resilience is...
Being a Resilient Woman in Business: Reflections for International Women’s Day 2021
March 04, 2021
International Women’s Day often brings a time of reflection for me. As a mother of two daughters, I think about the progress that has been made and the work yet to be done. I hope in some small way that I am doing my part to help inspire my children and other women to go...
4 Steps to Finding Resilience From Within
January 19, 2021
Resilience (or resiliency) is our ability to “bounce back” and adapt when situations don’t go as planned. Resilient people don’t let failures or setbacks get them down; they acknowledge the situation, find opportunities for learning and growth, and move forward with a positive outlook. The Three Elements of Resilience There are three elements that are...
5 Ways Resilience Training Improves Your Mental Health
November 19, 2020
Resilience is a key building block that allows you to bounce back from adversity and navigate times of change without being controlled by fear or anxiety. Resilient people overcome challenges with a sense of renewed purpose and strength, and feel empowered to use their emotional resources to help others work through troubled times, as well....
Leadership Resilience Strategies to Manage Employee Wellbeing
November 12, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence all of our lives, leaders need to be continually finding new ways to help their teams manage the crisis. As leaders, we have a responsibility to improve the wellbeing of our workforce as we continue to navigate these challenging times. Supporting employee wellbeing requires an approach that addresses...
5 Ways to Become a More Resilient Leader
August 19, 2020
Do you want to become more resilient and lead confidently through times of change? Building resilience is essential to becoming a leader who can successfully navigate hardship and difficulty. Even better: studies have shown that leaders with high levels of resilience are viewed as being more effective than their peers, direct reports, and their managers....
How to Use the Hardiness Resilience Gauge to Increase Your Leadership Abilities
August 11, 2020
Wondering how to become a resilient leader? Looking for ways to build your skillset and bounce back faster from times of stress, trauma, and disaster? In this article, we’ll discuss how to use the Hardiness Resilience Gauge (HRG) to increase your leadership abilities. Leaders who develop resilience, which is defined as the ability to withstand,...