Resilience has long been a topic of great interest to me. I’ve studied and taught principles and practices of cultivating resilience, and attempted to apply these in my own life. I’ve also had my share of personal challenges calling for resilience, including our house burning down just days after my 35th birthday. Resilience was not initially one of my signature strengths but life has an annoying way of providing opportunities to learn what’s needed until it sticks.

 Amidst the unfolding impact of COVID-19 globally, I’ve had the privilege to coach quite a number of leaders all over North America. While the primary topic has been about leading virtual teams, our conversations have often begun by exploring how they as leaders are managing their own anxiety and uncertainty. It’s hard to be a leader to others without having a solid foundation oneself. Read more for some of the lessons and insights.