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5 Pro-Tips for Enhancing Resiliency Through Adversity

With access to some of the most incredible faculty that have looked adversity right in the face, we surprised our staff with a guest visit from mountaineer Alison Levine at our weekly, virtual team meeting. Having overcome extraordinary challenges in completing the Adventure Grand Slam - climbing the highest peak on each continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles- Alison offered our team some sage advice on how to be resilient in adverse conditions. In our current environment, we are challenged with keeping our focus, taking care of ourselves, and meeting demands at work and at home. We all need to have a leadership mentality in order to get through these trying times. Leadership is everybody’s responsibility. It’s not about title or tenure; it’s about realizing that every single member of the team—regardless of title or tenure—has a responsibility to help move the team towards a goal. This leadership begins with strengthening yourself, physically and psychologically. If you are unsure how, here are some tips that you can use daily to practice self-care and be resilient during these times of uncertainty. Read More +

Storytelling in Times of Financial Crisis

During this unprecedented time and the carnage it is reeking on the stock market, it's important to share relevant statistics and data. Storytelling is a unique way to complement this information to help further persuade, engage, inspire, and shape the way your clients think and feel to follow your advice and set them on the right path. Read More +

Key Leadership Practices in A Crisis Environment

Thayer faculty, LTG (Ret.) Frank Kearney, recently shared with an executive team his key leadership principles for leading through crisis. Kearney is applying these same practices, currently, in his new role as CEO for Draper Laboratory. Read More +

Additional Posts

Leading From The Decisive Point in Extraordinary Circumstances

Quarantined with the General: Daily Lessons on Wellness

Thoughts on Leading Through the Coronavirus Crisis

Leader Vulnerability and Proactive Actions During Crisis

General Vincent K. Brooks

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