In today’s fast-paced and challenging professional environments, the resilience of leaders is more crucial than ever. Effective leadership is not just about making the right decisions; it’s about maintaining one’s strength and focus in the face of...
What, or who, do you think of when someone is described as tenacious? How do you define tenacity? Tenacity is often misinterpreted as motivation or as a will to succeed. However, it is slightly more nuanced than that. People see raw toughness and blind...
It is this simple: no emotional stability, no mental toughness. And, therefore, no resilient leadership. Emotional stability reflects the capacity to be calm during a crisis, to tolerate minor stresses and strains in daily work, be patient with employees, and...
“Always be coachable” is the favourite mantra of my teenage daughters’ Camogie coach. She is opening their young minds to the power of the ‘growth mindset’. She is encouraging each team member to always be open to listening and learning. We all know this...
Surely the intent to become more resilient is based in learning, growth and advancement. For most of us anyway. We want to become more resilient because we want to be better at something or to deal with something more effectively. Positivity, therefore, is crucial...
Major debate is taking place in the sport I played and coached in for over 30 years, with my children now heavily involved in juvenile teams. This debate centres around whether juvenile players under 12 years of age should be exposed to competition. Many advocates...
