3 Ways to Build Resilience
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” – Alain de Botton The human spirit is incredible. Our will to persevere through adversity and seek fulfillment is inspiring. Personal resilience is more than strength, it’s the determination to recover from hardship and seek personal growth through learning. Our capacity to be […]
Building a Resilient Team
Resilience is at the front of all of our minds these days. It’s a bit of a trite word, often used to try and capture a range of activities that organizations perform to protect their business. Sometimes it is an unrealistic idea that everybody should smile their way through a crisis. To clarify exactly what […]
Building a Culture of Honesty
Imagine if everyone in your organization acted with honesty. Now hold that thought. In 2006 I was commanding a team of 36 combat engineers in one of the most violent and volatile areas of rural Afghanistan. Immediately prior to a major offensive battle, I gave orders to my soldiers, informing them that once the fight […]