Resilience is the learned ability to bounce through adversity, stay energized, build strong connections, and stay focused on what matters. Organisms adapt to their natural environments over millennia to increase their chances of survival and reproduction. Humans mastered tools like fire and complex language, giving us an edge over apex predators and protecting us from
9.6 Minutes to Better Life and Leadership
This article was originally published on Entrepreneur.com Micro-habits are the antidote to a chaotic world, offering a pathway to sustainable change. We live in a time of hyperconnectivity, complexity and fragmented attention. For entertainment, humans used to watch stage performances that lasted several hours. Then came modern audiovisual films that run for 90 minutes. A decade ago, we welcomed YouTube,
Win the Morning, Win the Day
It is 7 am. The alarm goes off, and I still feel tired. My mind wanders off to issues unsolved, it is foggy in my head. I hit the snooze button, I don’t want to get up yet. I roll over, hoping to fall asleep again, but there is an uncomfortable feeling in my body.
How to deal with self-critical thoughts
A lively debate in a workshop raged over whether being self-critical could be helpful. Some leaders thought one must be demanding and tough on our own performance. They believe this is the only way to achieve results and avoid complacency. Other leaders think that self-critical chatter interrupts work flow. Worse, it can demotivate, depress and
What is the business impact of resilience training?
Most people think that resilience is simply the capacity to endure tough times, however it’s much more complex and powerful than that. Traditionally, workplaces attempt to address complex issues with isolated solutions, resulting in an ineffective, fragmented approach. The Resilience Institute’s approach is integral An integral approach creates a powerful web of competencies that protect
How to Work with Empathy
From ignorance and distress to altruism and influence Empathy has been touted as a key leadership skill for many years. When mastered, it is the path to effective influence. Low empathy is a risk for failed leadership. Empathic distress can derail our leadership and can compromise our own wellbeing. The purpose of this article is
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We believe that resilient people create resilient organisations. Together we can create a more resilient planet. Our friends at Heart Mind Institute have created a free, online, six-day Summit to help all of us deepen and sustain our individual and collective resilience so that we can meet the immense challenges we face with wisdom, compassion
Resilience under the Threat of War
Name it, Tame it, Reframe it The invasion of Ukraine by Russia triggers a feeling of ominous threat. This conflict follows a global pandemic, mass migration and a financial crisis. The four horsemen of war, disease, migration, and state failure ride again – this time under the clouds of climate change. In fact, regional conflict
How to secure your end of year break in 2021
Preparing Leaders and People for 2022 With Covid’s fourth wave of infections and a new variant, we are deep in a prolonged adversity. Patience and resilience are wearing thin. To retain your best people and prepare them for the opportunities of 2022, we recommend you communicate the importance of an intelligent break at the end