Are you getting your a** kicked? ??
Hey, Leader —
Have you signed up to get your a** kicked??
Whoa! Spicy Leah for the win! ???
Now that I have your attention, I want to share one of my favorite quotes from the one and only Brené Brown:?
Resiliency is a topic that’s baked into every bit of leadership & team development we do at The Perk. Because great leaders choose to stay in the arena & fight, no matter how many times they get knocked down.?
Now, to be clear:?resilience?is not the same as?perseverance. Perseverance—the continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties or failures—is no doubt a valuable trait, but it can get messy quickly when the right action would be to change direction or stop what you’re doing.??
Said another way: “Suck it up & do it” isn’t helpful advice when the “doing” is not leading to the result you want!?
Resilience is what we implement when we’re dealing with adversity or change so that we continue moving forward.?
?Why is resilience so important? Because it’s so closely tied to success. The ability to bounce back from setbacks is truly the difference between successful & unsuccessful people. It’s another muscle that we can strengthen—one that helps us adapt & grow.?
That’s right—you can ABSOLUTELY build resilience. When we do Resilience workshops at The Perk, we talk about how cultivating resilience requires four main ingredients: Purpose, Mindset, Community & Recharge:?
?Purpose: To build resilience, it’s critical to get clear on your personal connection to your vision & mission. Remember: you ARE in the arena & some days, you’re going to get your a** kicked! On those hard days, it’s important to remember what it’s all for & why it matters to you.??
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Research shows that your mindset plays a significant role in determining the outcomes of your life. Your mindset directly impacts whether you succeed or fail. It can be your best friend or your worst enemy.?
(If you need a little help with mindset, have I ever introduced you to this AMAZING thing called?The Thought Model??You’re welcome!)?
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To build resiliency, you need connection & healthy relationships. People in our support systems can provide empathy, levity, & laughter. They can bolster our resilience by sharing a perspective we might not have considered.?
That said, it’s all about the right community. Your support system has to include people you trust who care about you, want the best for you, build you up & will help you when you ask for it (have I mentioned you should ask for it?).?
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?Recharge:? Resilience is how you recharge, not how you endure. Read that again: Resilience is how you recharge, not how you endure. The key to resilience is trying hard, stopping, recovering & then trying again.?
Again, here’s where you might need to shift your mindset around rest & breaks! Repeat after me: Rest & breaks are productive. They are an investment in your well-being, resiliency, & productivity.??
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Building your resilience is a practice. It won’t be solved overnight & that’s okay. The biggest thing to remember is when you do get knocked down, even having the tiniest bit in your resilience bank will help you get back up again. ???????
You’re amazing,
#PerkProTip: Create A Resilience Action Plan!
Okay! Now that we know the most important ingredients of resilience, let’s talk about implementation. Building your resilience is all about getting curious & asking questions, starting with the ones below! The answers to these questions will form the basis of your Resilience Action Plan:??
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You?can use our?Resilience Action Plan—and if you do this exercise, be sure to let us know how it goes!?
What's The Perk saying?
Our media selections this month are all about tapping into internal & external resources to build your resilience & help you bring sustainability into your work.
Great Leaders Have Great Purpose, So How Do I Find Mine? (10-minute read)
How to Feel Your Feelings: A Coaching Framework for Leaders (8-minute read)
What's our community saying?
We’re always soaking in the latest news & insights on culture, organizational development, & leadership. This month’s resources focus on emotional resilience, self-awareness, & navigating through challenging times.
How to Stop Dwelling on Your Stress (Harvard Business Review, 10-minute read)
Overcoming Toxic Positivity (Susan David, 35-minute listen)
How to Stay Grounded Through Organizational Chaos (Harvard Business Review, 10-minute read)
Want more? Yeah you do!?
Check out our live webinars, free programs & other events coming up soon!
From Employee to Intrapreneur: Developing Dynamic Leaders in Your Organization
Thursday, March 21 | Virtual
In this high-energy & high-impact workshop, intrapreneurial experts?Kiley Peters?(CEO & Founder of?RAYNE IX) &?Leah Roe?(Founder at?The Perk) team up to showcase the multifaceted benefits of developing an intrapreneurial culture. They'll delve into the core concepts of intrapreneurship, highlighting its potential for driving organizational growth, enhancing employee engagement, & fostering adaptability & resiliency. Through collaborative exercises, real-world case studies, & personalized action planning, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of intrapreneurship & the ability to initiate positive change within your team & organization.?Register here!
Busy tax season resilience: Staying strong in the final stretch | Karbon?
Tuesday, March 26 | Virtual?
For many tax firms, ‘busy season’ means late nights, work on the weekend, high stress, hard deadlines, and an ongoing struggle just to stay on top of things. The good news is: resilience and wellbeing will see you through to the other side.? Join The Perk’s founder & leadership coach, Leah Roe, CPA as she prepares you with the knowledge to thrive during the final stretch of the US and Canadian tax season. She’ll share strategies for resilience so you can stay engaged, focused, and positive under the intense pressures of tax season, how your mindset influences resilience, & practical methods for recharging mentally and physically to sustain your performance during peak periods.?Register here!
Leading from the Middle: Trust Building Behaviors for Managing Up & Across
Thursday, April 25 | Virtual
Navigating the middle ground in leadership can be challenging, especially without direct control over strategy or decisions. Yet, it's essential to lead effectively and align with diverse leadership styles. The Perk’s leadership coach & culture consultant,?Jess Kent-Johnson, will dive into mastering "managing up" and "across," key for steering through organizational intricacies and achieving goals. Discover how to exert influence and foster trust without formal authority, gaining actionable insights to enhance any work relationship. Leave empowered with practical strategies to build trust and lead confidently from any position.?Register here!