Rethinking Resilience: Learning to Lead with Mindfulness and Trust

Welcome back to The Global Network Insight, your go-to resource for insights and practices in behavioral change, self-development, communication, relationships, and human dynamics! This is Sayaka Kinashi from the BCon Global Network Team.

How Can Leaders Balance Decisiveness with Compassion?

When organizations are under pressure, leaders are expected to act quickly, make firm decisions, and drive results. In those moments, it’s easy to think that pausing to reflect, listen, or support others is a luxury we can’t afford. But how can we ensure our teams’ well-being without compromising performance?

I’ve personally struggled with this in my leadership style.

Through Life Orientations (LIFO) , I became aware of my natural preferences under stress:

?? In high-pressure situations, I default to action—solving problems and getting things done.

?? But when working with my team, I prioritize understanding different perspectives and striving for excellence.

This creates a dilemma:

? Under stress, I take on too many tasks and don’t leave enough space to work collaboratively.

?? When focusing on team relationships, I find it hard to push for results.

Many of us are familiar with this kind of tension. That's why I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls at our upcoming Community Exchange.

Resilience and Deep Learning: Enhancing Growth Through Mindfulness, Meaning, and Social Trust

At our next Community Exchange, on March 11, Resilience and Deep Learning: Enhancing Growth Through Mindfulness, Meaning, and Social Trust, we’ll have the opportunity to discuss these challenges with Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls—a leading researcher in mindfulness, well-being, and resilience.

His work challenges traditional ideas of strength and endurance, suggesting that true resilience comes from self-awareness, deep learning, and social trust.

What to Expect

We’ll explore key questions, including:

• How can leaders and coaches balance decisiveness with compassion, especially under pressure?
• Is strong, decisive leadership always the key to success, or can it coexist with well-being?
• What strategies help leaders navigate the tension between business performance and team well-being?

Join us for an insightful discussion about leadership.

Meet Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls at the Global Coaching Summit!

Prof. Dr. Kohls will also be speaking at the Global Coaching Summit (May 14-15, Munich). Don’t miss this opportunity to continue the conversation in person.

Would love to hear your thoughts: What has helped you balance leadership effectiveness with empathy? Let’s start the conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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