How to build resilient leaders in uncertain times

Would you classify yourself as a resilient leader?

According to The Leadership Sphere, a resilient leader has the strength, courage and determination to face any challenge or difficulty head-on. They identify and address potential risks, manage difficult conversations with care and stay focused on achieving success despite obstacles.

In times of uncertainty, resilient leaders are the anchor organisations and teams need. They say pressure makes diamonds, but it also makes these leaders. Their strength, emotional intelligence and adaptive thinking have been tested. A leader’s instinct may be to push harder and take action, but resilient leaders make, and take, the space to think first. 

They know that emotions can run high and deadlines can loom, clouding a team’s judgement and outlook. Resilient leaders may find themselves in the eye of the storm, but they have the self-awareness needed to pause, breathe and process the situation before acting. They reflect, not react. They epitomise a duck on water – calm on the surface but working relentlessly behind the scenes to lead with clarity and stability. Resilient leadership is the catalyst required to strategically adapt to challenges without leaving the team of dedicated people behind. 

Building a new generation of leaders

Contrary to popular belief, resilient leaders aren’t born; they’re built. An encouraging statistic by Exec proves this, stating that only 10% of people are natural leaders, but 20% show potential with proper training. That’s where Ultimate Learning Resources comes in! Our initiative Creating…Space™ for Leadership gives companies and teams the opportunity to stop and create the space needed to think. 

Our leadership resilience training helps organisations build resilient leaders who can: 

• Stay grounded
• Keep teams aligned
• Take decisive action 
• Maintain emotional and psychological resilience

Our resilience training helps leaders build emotional intelligence, strengthen their stress management skills and develop habits that protect their energy and focus. Our trainers teach leaders how to champion their team’s boundaries by ensuring that their time away from work is prioritised, respected and restorative, so members can reset, reframe and refuel before returning.

Show people they matter

We cannot stress enough that even the smallest acts of kindness from leaders can have a big impact on team morale and employee satisfaction. Our leadership resilience training helps leaders show their team members that they matter. Their wellbeing matters. Their time matters.

There is a very strong business case for investing in resilient leadership training now, as leadership burnout is rising. Leaders, even resilient ones, are expected to project confidence and assurance while carrying the weight of their team’s morale and personal circumstances. This demand weighs heavily on a leader’s wellbeing, potentially compromising their performance and clarity. 

To sustain a leader’s performance and help them lead effectively in unpredictable environments, organisations must prioritise resilience at every level. Don’t just take our word for it, though!

• Exec found that companies who invest in leadership development see 25% better business outcomes.
• Electroiq reinforces this finding by stating that 59% of organisations reported improved retention rates due to their leadership programmes.

Both findings highlight that creating space for recovery, encouraging open dialogue about challenges and embedding resilience practices into daily leadership benefits not only the individuals but also the business.

Working with ULR to build resilient leaders

If you want to build resilient leaders in your organisation, email Di Garwood-Hughes (07703 383994) for a chat to discuss how Creating…Space™ for Leadership can help.

56% of leaders prefer instructor-led leadership training, so what are you waiting for?