In an era where adaptability trumps consistency, the leaders who survive and thrive are those who've mastered the art of bouncing back stronger. Yet our Global Leadership Monitor reveals that leaders' preparedness to face threats such as uncertain economic growth and geopolitical uncertainty is at its lowest point since we began tracking in 2021.
The question isn't whether setbacks will come—it's whether leaders have built the genuine resilience to weather them. And more critically, how can executives create resilient organizations where entire leadership pipelines can adapt and flourish under pressure?
In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Joey Berk and Maja Hadziomerovic—who share their perspectives on:
How to recognize the warning signs when leadership resilience is waning
Practical strategies for recovery and building sustainable energy management practices
The role of vulnerability in creating high-performance, psychologically safe teams
Why the biggest misconceptions about resilience actually undermine leadership effectiveness
Joey Berk
Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates
(01:18) Why modern resilience demands adaptability over consistency in rapidly changing markets
(03:27) The three sources of intelligence framework and how to develop each dimension
(06:12) Energy management strategies across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual domains
(09:21) How to create stretch assignments and mentorship programs that build organizational resilience
(11:47) Warning signs of resilience fatigue and recovery strategies for overwhelmed leaders
(13:45) Why vulnerability and psychological safety are competitive advantages, not weaknesses(00:15:55) The biggest misconceptions about building resilience and how to overcome them
(15:55) The biggest misconceptions about building resilience and how to overcome them
Global Leadership Monitor | Russell Reynolds Associates
Global CEO Turnover Index | Russell Reynolds Associates