How to thrive in challenging times

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2020 was a difficult year for millions around the world, and pandemic-driven concerns and uncertainty are still weighing on people’s minds even as we move into the new year. I’ve gathered some newsletters that focus on finding ways for professionals to enhance their resilience and thrive in these uncertain times.

Thrive in a VUCA World: Monthly inspiration supporting leaders to courageously lead and thrive in unpredictable times

This monthly newsletter from organizational leadership consultant and coach Emma Simpson focuses on helping you succeed while navigating scenarios described as "VUCA:" volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.

"There’s a Latin saying out there that fortune favors the bold. I also think fortune favors those who have some idea of the direction they are heading towards. When we have a sense of direction, we’re more likely to achieve our goals and can more easily get back on track when obstacles come along and knock us off course." [Read more here]

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Anatomy of Success: Focusing on my four tenets of equanimity and teaching people to define success on their terms.

This weekly newsletter from author, podcast host and CEO of Weatherology Steve Wohlenhaus highlights ideas and opportunities to enhance resilience, positivity, and happiness.

"Failure often makes people apprehensive about trying again in the future. Developing a growth mind set consistent with success will ensure we put failure in its proper place. It’s a set back, let's not overanalyze. Process the mistake and move on. Focus on developing a positive attitude that never surrenders. Disappointment and rejection are inevitable. Developing the mental strength to endure setbacks is equally as important as the steps we take to avoid them." [Read more here]

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The Future is Agile: We can't have the WoW (Way of Working) without the WoT (Way of Thinking) and we have to do Agile from the heart to win

This weekly newsletter from author, keynote speaker and founder Duena Blomstrom highlights the framework of agility as a way to drive transformation and collaboration personally and professionally.

"Circumstances can severely change - we’ll still be ok;

We are stronger and more resilient than we’ve ever dreamt;

VUCA has nothing on us." [Read more here]

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