Issue 195, January 16, 2025
Change is inevitable. In fact, only change endures, from technological advancements, market shifts, societal transformations, and even personal disruptions. The challenge is not to avoid change but rather to build the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive in uncertainty. To quote pop icon Marie-Kondo, “To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose.”
To put it into a business perspective, leadership expert Warren Bennis referred to resilience as crucible moments, “One of the most reliable indicators and predictors of true leadership is an individual’s ability to find meaning in negative events and to learn from even the most trying circumstances. Put another way, the skills required to conquer adversity and emerge stronger and more committed than ever are the same ones that make for extraordinary leaders.” In an update on the theory of resilience, Jessica Tarlov, “Raging Moderates” c…
