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September 2, 2021

3 Ways to Build Resilience

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General Stanley McChrystal
General Stanley McChrystal
Retired 4-Star General
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U.S. Army
3 Ways to Build Resilience
Building Resilience Requires Stability (Part 1)

Resilient teams have a clear north star—a common purpose—that binds teammates together. These teams know why their work matters and how their efforts fit within the bigger picture. Leaders must communicate their goals and messages clearly and serve as the stabilizing force—reinforcing the common purpose with their thoughts and actions. Watch Part 1 >>

 

Building Resilience Requires Connection (Part 2)

Even the most resilient individuals are going to have days that challenge them. A resilient team made up of diverse individuals is stronger than a resilient individual. Together, they can leverage strong communication and awareness to build their connections within their team and across their organization—ultimately becoming more resilient. Watch Part 2 >>

 

Building Resilience Requires Agility (Part 3)

To be resilient, organizations must be agile. Agility requires action and empowerment, or the ability, willingness and encouragement to adapt to changing conditions. To enable agility, leaders must think like a gardener—creating an ecosystem where people in the organization are encouraged to act based on the conditions on the ground. To be agile, organizations must make the team their strength. Watch Part 3 >>

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The Tech CEO who sold his home to live with the formerly homeless

Larry Smith, a former semiconductor executive, left his comfortable life to live in an RV at Community First! Village in Austin, where he and his wife built deep relationships with formerly homeless neighbors and lived out their faith in radical community. Now retired, Larry works to expand the model nationally, advising government leaders one day and equipping churches to serve marginalized people the next.
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November 6, 2025

Self-Care Should Not Be Selfish: Why Leaders Thrive When They Look Beyond Themselves

Sophia’s story illustrates how modern self-care culture, with its heavy focus on individual optimization, is actually deepening loneliness and exhaustion among leaders. Research shows that genuine well-being is strengthened not by withdrawing from others, but by meaningful connection and contributing to the lives of those around us.
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October 20, 2025

Does your team have a microculture?

A microculture is a group within your organization that has a distinct personality. These groups might form naturally based on shared interests or backgrounds, or they might be formal work teams that develop their own norms and dynamics.

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