Here’s The Right Way To Look At Resilience

Yesterday I could hear kids in the background during my telephone conversation with a managing director working remotely from home.

While his kids were probably vying for his attention, I believe with absolute sincerity that this individual’s focus was to unravel my concern. I immediately recognized how purpose-driven and committed he was. Not once did he apologize for the subtle background interruptions. And it didn’t bother me either. He was doing his job at all costs.

Even with a few glitches in technology, an hour after the conversation began, my concern was pleasantly resolved and his goal was achieved.

 
Was it Resilience in Real-time? 

After thinking about this experience, it occurred to me the spirited and flexible manner in which this person performed his work. In my mind, he showed his resilience in real-time. We know from its common definition resilience is to bounce or spring back into shape from adversity. Is this a good definition? When we bounce back, nothing has changed. We haven’t progressed.

During these uncertain and fluid times, the need for poised, progressive, committed, and unrestrained leadership is more important than ever. A better description then for resilience, especially within this context, is to bounce or spring forward—doing whatever is needed to advance. And that’s my characterization of the individual on the call.

CEOs have largely the responsibility to quickly fulfill their potential despite, and even because of, adversity; and recognize challenges as opportunities for growth and renewal. Bouncing or springing forward is the awareness mindset to make this happen.

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