Becoming a more resilient leader – Keeping it ‘REAL’

A resilient leader is able to make well-informed decisions that ultimately create new realities in organisations.

In a recent article, author and educator Katherine Klein cites the acronym ‘REAL’ to help organisations improve their resilience in a team environment:

R = relationships

We are far more resilient when we are engaged and supported and motivated with and by others. Our ties to others make us stronger, happier, more creative, and more resilient to challenges

E = efficacy

Believing that we make a difference, that we have control and that our actions matter, also builds resilience

A = (positive) affect

When we experience positive emotions our bodies relax and our physical stress decreases

L = learning

When we find lessons, meaning and peace in our setbacks, we are better able to move on.

Of course, by its very definition, resilience is about embracing change.

And a proven method to do this is through learning, which is at the top of the list for most resilient leaders.

Organizations are in a constant state of change and therefore responding to change always requires learning and resilience.

It is only the poor or less resilient leaders who sacrifice learning and coaching sessions because they think they are too busy.

Resilient leaders also invite multiple perspectives and absorb relevant information from all areas of their organisation in an effort to both improve and advance themselves.

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By Mike Peeters