“No Fluff”List of Essentials for Resilient Leadership
ILOVE lists. Whenever I’m reading something with a list of information, I skip all the mumbo jumbo and go straight — to the good stuff. So if you’re like me, here it is — just the essentials, no fluff — on resilient leadership. I’m also in the middle of researching resilience, so this is a living resource capturing what I’m learning. And I’d love your help! I have a few questions at the end to learn more about what resilience means to you.
Core Traits of Resilient Leaders (Feel free to add!)
Adaptability: Embrace change, and adjust quickly.
Emotional Intelligence: Stay calm, and recognize emotions.
Optimism with Realism: Positive but grounded.
Decisiveness: Make choices fast and refine as needed.
Persistence: Stick to long-term goals, even with setbacks.
Mindset Shifts for Resilience (Add new ideas anytime)
Growth View: See every challenge as a learning opportunity.
Control Focus: Act on what you control, and let go of the rest.
Failure = Feedback: Each misstep is a step toward improvement.
Self-Compassion: Treat yourself kindly through tough times.
Building Resilience in Your Team (Always room to expand)
Open Communication: Create a safe space for feedback.
Model Resilience: Show calmness and resolve.
Celebrate Progress: Recognize small wins to boost morale.
Empower Decisions: Encourage ownership and autonomy.
Transparency: Explain the why of things.
Daily Resilience Habits (Add as needed)
Reflect: Quick review of successes and lessons.
Wellbeing: Physical and mental health routines.
Feedback Loop: Seek input, and adapt regularly.
Micro-Goals: Break challenges into achievable steps.
Resilient Decision-Making (Ongoing list of best practices)
Focus on Vision: Keep sight of long-term goals.
Flexible Plans: Adjust course as needed.
Trust Intuition: Balance data with gut instinct.
Scenario Prep: Plan for various outcomes.
Team: Involve your people.
Help Me Research Resilience!
As I keep building this resource, I’d love to hear from you about resilience and what it means to you. If you’d be open to sharing your thoughts, here are a few questions I’m exploring:
1. What does resilience mean to you personally? Is it more about mental strength, adaptability, or something else entirely?
2. What’s the most important habit or practice that keeps you resilient? This could be a daily practice, a mindset, or even a specific experience.
3. How do you inspire resilience in others, especially in tough situations? Whether it’s as a leader, parent, or friend, I’d love to know what works for you.
4. What’s a challenge you overcame that taught you the most about resilience? Personal stories are so powerful and can help deepen everyone’s understanding.
