Resilient Leadership: The Role of Well-being in Leadership and Organizational Performance

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In this presentation, Laurie Baedke addresses attendees with gratitude and enthusiasm, aiming to guide them toward becoming more resilient through well-being and leadership practices. She begins by defining resilience as the ability to recover from difficulties, using the metaphor of a rubber band which can stretch and return to its original shape unless it becomes worn out. The speech highlights the necessity of understanding resilience in the context of challenges like diversity, equity, and wellness which are often complex.



Baedke emphasizes the inevitability of adversity in life and work, urging attendees to anticipate challenges and prepare themselves mentally and emotionally to face them. She underscores that resilience is built on well-being, which comprises five key dimensions: purpose, social, financial, community, and physical well-being.



Through a series of practical suggestions, Baedke encourages individuals to develop habits that enhance their resilience. These include investing in personal growth, curating a supportive circle of peers, and cultivating a clear sense of purpose. She illustrates the impact of social connections on personal well-being and performance, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Ultimately, she concludes by inspiring attendees to harness their inner strength, likening the journey to finding an invincible summer within oneself amidst the harshness of winter.

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