Editor’s Note (Updated May 2025): This piece was originally written in June 2021, during the whirlwind of my son’s high school graduation and the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Now, as I revisit it in the midst of his college graduation—and an equally full season of life and business—I’m reminded that resilience isn’t a one-time lesson, but a lifelong practice. The insights remain just as relevant, if not more so, as I continue to lead, grow, and navigate change. Because [...]

We know that resilient behaviors can be learned – resilience is like a muscle that you need to work. You get knocked down, get back up again and flex that muscle a little more each time. I’ve written about building resilience before and it’s once again front of mind for me during graduation season and also in the work I’m doing with organizations who want to ensure their people are equipped for leading change.  […]