Kobe Bryant’s Mentality Remains Immortal to Me
As I look back on the storied life of Kobe Bryant, I’m inspired more by an author of his own script than a player of the global stage.
Posts Tagged: Resilience
Rising Above the Messiness of the Human Condition
We don’t need to ignore the mess or abandon our agenda to change things for the better. But we won’t bring about positive change being the critic who stands on the sidelines and points out flaws without offering a better way.
Making a Difference: Lessons from Peace Corps
In 1985, I joined the Peace Corps and began my service in Congo, Central Africa. I was an idealistic young man with a naively expansive view of my ability to help people and bring about meaningful change in their lives. The challenges and frustrations I experienced as a Peace Corps volunteer provided important life lessons… Read more »
The Art of Reframing
Human beings are hardwired to be aware of and avoid danger, which means we are often scanning the world for negativity. So how can we learn to reframe things more positively?
Don’t Throw Colleagues Under the Bus
Throwing a colleague or employee under the bus is one of the best ways to destroy a team’s resilience. By doing so, you demonstrate a lack of consideration by sacrificing a loyal teammate for a temporary and often minor advantage. Learn how you can avoid this behavior and better build team resilience.
Staying Resilient During an Office Move
An office move while exciting in many ways can also have negative impacts on certain members of the team. Find out how you can help your employees stay resilient during this transition.
How Leaders Demonstrate Commitment
Organizations with committed staff and leaders are more resilient and better able to adapt to change and respond to disruption in a flexible and innovative manner. But what is commitment and what does it look like?
Managing an Employee with Low Resilience
Managing an employee who is under performing or engaging in misconduct can be a challenge. But mentoring these employees and helping them build resilience will often bring about better results.
How to Bounce Back After a Setback
Dealing with setbacks successfully is all about resilience. The ability to bounce back is what will keep you productive, positive, and strong when your personal or professional life isn’t going according to plan. What can you do to overcome a setback and move forward?
Stop Checking Email on Vacation
Let your vacation be a true vacation.