Resilience Needed Now And In The Future

Happy hump day. How are you doing this week? I hope you are checking in with yourself and engaging in some self-care to keep your batteries charged. 

Yesterday I participated in a lively virtual panel hosted by BT discussing the future of the workplace. While we had divergent opinions on some topics, like AI in the workplace, one skill we ALL agreed is critical now and moving forward at work is RESILIENCY.

The definition of resiliency I find the most helpful is that resiliency is the capacity to prepare for, bounce back after, and adapt in the face of stress.

Because right now it’s Covid-19…and in the future it will be something else…and isn’t it true that it doesn’t really matter what the stressor itself is but HOW YOU RESPOND TO THE STRESS THAT REALLY MATTERS?

Companies that have resilient employees will come out ahead because they’ll have a workforce comprised of employees that are able to show up as their best selves…you know that version of yourself that is full of creativity, energized, mindful, prepared, ready to take on a challenge. 

If any of you like to geek on the science behind a concept like resilience like I do OR are looking for techniques to boost your resilience, I’m attaching an article that dives into both the science and the practical side of resilience.

If you want to chat, I’m offering free career office hours every Wednesday at 10am to my community, where you can ask me about any aspect of your career or job search. Register here for office hours.