This leadership tip is the second part of resilient leadership practices, identifying practices five through eight. 5. Make time for mindfulness. Whether you are celebrating success or enduring hardship, mindfulness provides new perspectives, increases self-awareness, and fosters learning that can enhance resiliency. 6. Embrace new perspectives, gain new understandings, and then apply them during times of change. Don’t hold onto old behaviors and skills just because they are

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Let’s review four of the eight resilient leadership practices that help to make leaders happier, adaptable, and more future-ready. 1. Develop and nurture a broad network of personal and professional relationships. These relationships create a strong base of support, which is a critical element in achieving goals, working through hardships, and developing perspective. 2. Be intentional about setting aside time to contact your connections. Socialization outside of work confere

STOLEN FOCUS: Why You Can't Pay Attention -and How to Think Deeply Again. Johann Hari. (2022, Kindle Edition) One of the most illuminating books of the year from my perspective! Stolen Focus is a fascinating, but extremely unsettling, journey of discovery on one of society’s most pressing problems—our inability to pay attention and focus. On a personal level, as the Academy’s book reviewer for the past several years, I read at least one book a month---which initially was doab

Leadership is a continuous process, and great leaders are learners and resourceful. Our resilience has been tested in our homes, with our teams, and throughout our organizations. As you continue to adapt in challenging times, consider the Center for Creative Leadership’s four ways to help increase your resiliency as a leader. 1. Reframe how you think. Examine the situation from a different perspective and consider what else could be going on. 2. Get some sleep. Give your bra