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Russell Harvey - Mastering Leadership Resilience
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How do you handle setbacks and challenges? Do you struggle, or do you stay afloat? Cathleen sits down with Russell Harvey, known widely as the resilience coach. With a career spanning over two decades in learning and development, Russell brings a wealth of experience and personal anecdotes that illustrate the profound impact of balancing humanity, data, and processes within organisations. Tune in to explore the essential components of resilience, strategies to adapt in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, and the importance of building a robust support network. Get ready to embrace change and discover the keys to thriving through adversity with actionable advice and heartfelt stories that will inspire you to become a legendary leader.
Episode Timeline:
01:07 Handling setbacks and understanding resilience as a tool.
09:13 Leadership involves resolving dilemmas ethically, creatively and adaptably.
11:50 Resilience is springing forward with learning, not bouncing back.
27:33 Adaptability is openness to change, not action.
39:35 Repeated experiences taught self-care and practical tasks.
48:16 Personal challenges taught resilience.
56:51 Leaders need training on managing emotions during change.
01:03:38 Team gathers situational awareness through conversations.
Key Takeaways:
Russell emphasises fostering a supportive community and maintaining continual communication are crucial for organisational resilience. Leaders must consider emotional intelligence and open dialogue to manage their teams and create a resilient culture effectively.
According to Russell, resilience encompasses multiple components: attitude, purpose, confidence, adaptability, support network, meaning, and energy. Resilience involves a combination of being open to change, maintaining a positive attitude, and leveraging one’s support network for energy and strength.
Both Cathleen and Russell discuss the importance of adaptability and agility, especially in the face of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). Leaders need to be proactive in their decision-making, maintaining situational awareness and clarity amidst change.
ABOUT Russell Harvey:
Russell Harvey, "The Resilience Coach", is a dynamic and engaging Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Public Speaker, Managing Director, NED, Podcaster, and Radio Host. With over 20 years of experience in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development, Russell has specialised in Resilience and VUCA for the past 18 years. Russell's areas of specialisation include Resilience in our modern world of uncertainty
and ambiguity, executive coaching and leadership development, talent management and career coaching, facilitation, change leadership, and creativity. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including NHS, BT, The Co-operative Group and Bank, WM Morrisons, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and many more.
Connect with Russell:
Website: https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/
Social Media Links:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theresiliencecoach/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/russelltheresiliencecoach
Connect:
Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan
Business: cathleenmerkel.com
Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/
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