Think about the last time you faced a stressful situation and how you handled it? For most of us, dealing with situations ranging from someone cutting you off on the highway or your boss coming in with a concern about your current project is destined to increase your stress hormones…and your emotional reaction. Navigating difficult situations in real time is an important aspect of being resilient. Being able to focus on the moment when the stress is actually occurring and...

Being a resilient leader means that you help your team members understand and adapt to crises situations so they can turn chaos into “business as usual.” As a leader you may see that your team doesn’t cope well with unwelcome challenges. They may become discouraged, aggravated and even angry. Creating an environment of resilience will help them overcome burnout. Here are some ways to build that resilient team. Communicate your understanding: Demonstrating understanding for your team’s difficulties can go a...