Optimism vs positivity - what’s the difference?

What’s the difference between Optimism and Positivity?

Which one enables Resilience more?

Both are worthwhile and valid, however, one is more grounded in reality and is based upon hope; a vital element of being Resilient.

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Make time to build Resilience and reap the rewards

Making time to build your Resilience can often feel like an additional task and part of the overwhelm.

However, take a look at these “pain points” you may be experiencing and see how building your Resilience can turn them around.

Which of these Rewards energise you the most and will entice you to start?

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Self-care isn’t selfish: Why leaders should be Resilience role models

How can you be more Selfull?

That is, looking after yourself without neglecting others and as a result you may be able to provide more support.

Leaders need to be role modelling how to look after their Resilience, as this will show their teams that they have permission to also look after themselves.

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How Resilience supports career changes

If you are facing a career change, then all the elements that make up being Resilient are relevant.

Purpose, Adaptability, Confidence, are just a few of those elements. You will also need to have clarity to make your decisions and Resilience supports that too.

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Has your resilience reservoir dried up? How to replenish it as lock down loosens

How are your levels of Resilience? Do they need a top-up?

Nearly everyone will have been drawing upon their Resilience Reservoir in recent times, therefore, it’s good to take stock and consider how to replenish it.

Agile, Change, Coaching, Confidence, Empathy, Human Leaders, Leadership, Motivation, Purpose, Resilience, Resilient, VUCA, wellbeingRussell Harvey8 July 2020Resilience, VUCA, Coaching, Reservoir, Wellbeing, ClarityComment

When Resilience becomes a dirty word.

When does Resilience become a dirty word?

When it is used to shut someone down - “you just need to be more resilient”.

I outline 3 steps you can take in these types of situations.

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"I can't breathe" versus "I can't breathe"

Reflecting upon recent events, I was struck by two very different responses to the sentence of “I can’t breathe”.

It’s a Movement, not a moment.

Behaviour, Change, Empathy, Human Leaders, Leadership, Politics, Purpose, ResilienceRussell Harvey7 June 2020Resilience, Black Lives MatterComment

The key traits of Human Leaders

How can you be a more Human Leader?

It appears that many people are reassessing what is important and relevant to them, as a consequence of this pandemic and they will be requiring different behaviours and attitudes from many of our leaders.

This blog outlines some key traits that I believe supports a more Human Leadership style and approach.