What Leaders Get Wrong About Resilience

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by Danielle D. King and Megan R. McSpedon

June 17, 2022Thomas Kokta/Getty Images
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Resilience, or the continued pursuit of goals despite adversity, is an important issue for organizations, because adversity is inevitable in people’s lives and careers. We all face personal adversities, ranging from the daily stresses of balancing work and home roles to experiences of job loss or the death of a loved one, as well as societal stressors, such as a pandemic or increases in televised, racialized violence. In the face of these challenges, resilience is essential.

Danielle D. King is an assistant professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Rice University. Her research and teaching focuses on understanding and fostering resilience, antiracism, and authenticity in the workplace.Megan R. McSpedon is a Ph.D. student in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Rice University. Her work focuses on motivation and learning throughout the lifespan.
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