Resiliency Theory

During episode 8, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing Susan Mann. Susan is an Executive Coach | Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator | People Strategy & Culture Consultant. Her values are love, nature, and adventure - NUFF said. Susan is such an insightful leader and I so loved our conversation about resiliency. I really appreciated the definition she shared of integrity (Brené Brown's definition); integrity = courage over comfort. And how important it is to put our values into practice versus just professing them. This is so aligned to my concept of a values audit, checking in with yourself, and making sure you are being true to your values.Listen. Follow. Enjoy.#resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 7, season 2, I was so honored to interview my friend, Tom Thomas. Tom is the CEO and Co-Founder of Votegrity, my former MBA peer, and I sit on the founding team with Tom at Votegrity. His values are empathy, hard work, everyone has value, equity, psychological safety, take everything at face value, and growth mindset. I so LOVED his thoughts on the "impossible being something that hasn't been solved yet..."How does solving hard things help you build your resiliency muscle?Listen. Follow. Enjoy.#resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 6, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my very dear friends, Gilbert Archuleta. Gilbert is the Director of Customer Energy Management at Puget Sound Energy. His values are authenticity, financial security, and diversity. I so LOVED his thoughts on the importance of being authentic, and how critical it was for him to find his voice, lean into his voice, and then create pathways for others to use their voice. How does authenticity and using your voice help you build your resiliency muscle?Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 5, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing Rob McKenna. Rob is the Founder and CEO at WiLD Leaders and Founder of the WiLD Foundation. He defines his values are editability, humor and grace, walking in the tension (noted below). What a truly incredible conversation (back space key), and so fun, to have this conversation with Rob directly following my conversation Daniel Hallak, Chief Commercial Officer at WiLD Leaders.  Rob is such an incredible thinker, he is thoughtful, and so vulnerable.  Love, LOVED his definition of resiliency: "Fundamental tension of staying true to ourselves, and staying connected with the people around you, in a meaningful way." How do you continue to stay true to yourself while building your resiliency muscle?Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 4, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Hallak, PHD. Daniel is the Chief Commercial Officer at WiLD Leaders.  I just LOVED our conversation - Daniel is just as passionate about people, development of leaders, and development of the people we support as I am. He defines his values, those that he is inspiring towards, as influence or impact, congruence, and people or relationships. However, he also believes that values can change depending on the situation or circumstance.  How does our resiliency as leaders influence or impart resiliency onto those  we support and lead.Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 3, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing Karan Ferrell-Rhodes. Karan is the CEO & Lead Organizational Strategist at Shockingly Different Leadership. She defines her values as connectedness, security, and achievement. Karan introduced me to the idea of pivoting to where you need or want to go, versus letting go. Karen notes, "It's puts the power back in your hands. The power of moving forward and control and making decisions." How does pivoting help people be more resilient? Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

During episode 2, season 2, I had the privilege of interviewing Mikaela Kiner. Mikaela is Founder | CEO at Reverb, a consulting firm that provides flexible HR services for fast growing companies. She defines her values as kindness, independence, and adventure. Her and I share a passion for people and empathy. I loved the Brene Brown idea of "Clear is Kind" that Mikaela and the Reverb team practice. Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders 

Welcome to season 2, episode 1 of the Resiliency Theory podcast. During episode 1, Rob Gregerson, editor extraordinaire, flipped the script and interviewed me. Yikes! Eeeek! I share my own personal story. My exploration of resiliency stems from trying to understand my successes despite of extreme challenges while growing up. My quote, "How the hell did I become so successful throughout all of the adversity I experienced year over year..." Rob helped uncovered what resiliency means to me and where it stems from. My story of resiliency is not a judgement of anyone elses' choices, but rather stops along the path to building my resiliency muscle and propelling me to whom I am today. Please note... this is my own personal journey and stories to share. 

During episode twenty-one, I interviewed Courtney Clark, Engaging Keynote Speaker and Accelerated Resilience Expert about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as connectedness, collaboration and supporting people building work they are passionate about, and doing hard things first. I was humbled by Courtney's vulnerability with me about her journey with cancer and building her resiliency muscle.  Join in on the conversation: How does doing hard things first help develop your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode twenty, I interviewed my friend Megan Kennedy, Director, Resilience Lab at University of Washington about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as compassion/self-compassion, interconnectedness/oneness, drive to be in service, hope and optimism, and creativity and adaptability. Megan and I have been friends for decades now, and I've always appreciated her thoughtfulness, care for others, and intellectual nature. We spent considerable time discussing connectedness and adaptive leadership, and how those impact resiliency. Join in on the conversation: How does adaptive leadership help develop your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey #gratefulness #gratefulnessjourney #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #leaders

During episode nineteen, I interviewed Jen Armstrong Co-Founder at HERE about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as empathy, gratitude, adventure & freedom, mindfulness, and determination. Jen is such a kind soul with a calming spirit. I loved her thoughts and reframe on how mindfulness and self-awareness help people be resilient and deal with what life throws at you. Check out more of the great work they are doing at HERE: https://hereforyouforthem.com/ Join in on the conversation: How does mindfulness help develop your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode eighteen, I interviewed Karin Hurt, CEO and David Dye, President at Let's Grow Leaders about values, resiliency, and leadership. They defined their values as growth, integrity, human connections, authenticity and enthusiasm. I appreciated their thoughts on creating a Courageous Culture (the title of their book) and how that supports building the resiliency muscle.  Join in on the conversation: How does courage help develop your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode sixteen, I interviewed my friend Martin Gallagher, CEO at The Clare Foundation about values, resiliency, and leadership. He defines his values as passion, commitment, loyalty, dependability and reliability, self-belief, and integrity. Martin and I met four years ago while wine tasting in the Tuscany, Italy. He and I immediately bonded over our shared rugby connections and spent the next few hours discussing our love of the sport and the tenacity needed to get back up, time and time again, while playing that sport. Join in on the conversation: How tenacity can help develop your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode fifteen, I had the privilege of interviewing Jennifer Brown, award-winning Entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker, and Author about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as compassion and curiosity, fairness, justice, love not fear, and equity. I appreciated her coming out story... she said it "awakened a new value," "it awakened her heart". It was so touching. It struck a cord with me and my coming out story. It reminded me how much resiliency it takes for all of us to be brave, speak our truths, and be our authentic selves. Join in on the conversation: How authenticity supports building your resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode fourteen, I interviewed my friend Lisa Cilento, who does Business Development in Clinical Research about values, resiliency, and her journey surviving cancer. She defines her values as having a strong work ethic, an adventurous spirit, and loyalty. Lisa was raw and vulnerable during our conversation graciously sharing her story. She is a true inspiration positively living with cancer and choosing to "suffer well". During our conversation, she suggested to be resilient one must let go. That comment has resonated with me insomuch I've added it to my own definition of resiliency. Join in on the conversation: Why is letting go so critical to building the resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode thirteen, I interviewed Gina London, former Emmy-winning CNN correspondent and CEO of Language of Leadership about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as kindness, curiosity, and commitment to growth. I found her approach and suggestions on connecting with others really poignant. Specifically when we talked about connecting with others is as easy as "connecting as humans"; show you care, be curious, and ask questions. Join in on the conversation: How does connection support us building our resiliency muscleListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode twelve, I interviewed Michelle Sermon, Vice-President, Global Learning & Organizational Development and DEI at CKE Restaurants, Inc. about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as integrity, connectedness, and assuming positive intent. I found our conversation around connectedness to be so applicable in our current environments of a global pandemic, remote work, BLM, inclusion, etc. "I wouldn't take nothing from my journey now." Maya AngeloJoin in on the conversation: How do we lean into our journey, no matter how uncomfortable, to build our resiliency muscle. Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode eleven, I interviewed Melissa Grace, Branch Manager at Expeditors about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as hard work (what you do above and beyond), compassion, excellence (being competitive, pushing harder, and being consistent), and continuous improvement. I appreciate her process oriented mind, her ability to build relationships, lead change, and create small wins where she can. "There is never a wrong time to do something right!" Join in on the conversation: How can leaders create a space where change management is successful and all about the people. Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode ten, I interviewed Kim Bohr, COO of Waldrom Associates about values, resiliency, and leadership. He defines his values as x, x, x, x, and x. Listen in to find out how Sean defines his '...".Join in on the conversation: How x and x support your resiliencyListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode nine, I interviewed Sean Goode, Executive Director of Choose 180 about values, resiliency, and leadership. He defines his values as grace (equally applied or it’s favoritism), conviction of stewardship not ownership, and possibilities over problems. I really appreciated Sean’s concept of reframing problems into possibilities. Our conversation was a very thought provoking conversation that got my head spinning and thinking about privilege, and in particular the system that white privilege created to perpetuate structures of discrimination and racism. Join in on the conversation: How a mental reframe of problems to possibilities build our resiliency muscle Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode eight, I interviewed Ryan Schmid, President and CEO of Vera Whole Health, my friend, and one of the most authentic and humble leaders I know. We discussed values, resiliency, and leadership. He defines his values as hard work, problem solving (overcoming obstacles), humility (to be humble – the opposite of entitlement), gratitude, and optimism. Our conversation about self-awareness and mindfulness was so meaningful - and it is such a relevant topic as we all continue to navigate COVID, remote working and learning, social unrest, and such a challenging political season. I look forward to exploring this topic in more depth and how that supports my resiliency theory. Listen in to find out how Ryan defines his ‘Resiliency Quotient’.Join in on the conversation: How mindfulness and self-awareness support your resiliencyListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode seven, I interviewed my colleague Hannah Nokes, Co-Founder and Chief Optimist at Magnify Impact on the topics of values, resiliency, and leadership. Magnify Impact powers profit through purpose - incredible mission! Hannah defines her values as optimism (abundance), curiosity, and grit (a girl after my own heart). I was so inspired by our conversation about having an abundance mindset – an altruistic mindset of generosity and equity for all. Join in on the conversation: Tips for creating an abundant mindsetListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode six, I interviewed my friend Susan Black, Child & Adolescence Psychiatrist on the topics of values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as family, responsibility to family, self-reliance, sense of meaning (purpose), and having inner peace and contentment. I was very curious about her value of self-reliance, as it resonates so close to home for me. I questioned... Do you think resiliency was driving your value of self-reliance? Or your self-reliance is what helped you to be more resilient? Listen to hear her answer. Join in on the conversation to hear my personal reflections about self-reliance: Resiliency versus Self-reliance: How correlated are they? Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode five, I interviewed my friend David Traub, President at Topline on the topics of values, resiliency, and leadership. He defines his values as fidelity (integrity & honesty), people are naturally good, and growth mindset. I was intrigued by his perspective on growth mindset and how the resiliency muscle can't be taught in a classroom per se, but through experiences. "I think it's taught through experience and a little bit of pain. You have to try something that practices resiliency. It requires encountering a challenge." Join in on the conversation next week: How growth mindset drives resiliencyListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

During episode 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Gist, PhD, author, speaker, and professor at Seattle University on the topics of values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as humility, integrity, excellence, servant leadership, and personal agency. "Humility is a tendency to feel and display a deep regard for others' dignity." We had an insightful discussion around personal agency and how we can support others' dignity and self-worth. Marilyn has a new book on the topic of humility, The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility, being released on September 22nd. You can find it here: MarilynGist.com. Read my blog: How practicing personal agency and humility drives individual resiliencyListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

Episode three is a fun conversation with my friend Kent Thoelke, the Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer at PRA Health Sciences, on the topics of values, resiliency and leadership. Kent defines his values as authenticity, tenacity, fearlessness, and being there for others. During our conversation, we discussed the inflection point that leads to an individual’s resiliency. “I think as people evolve and grow, everybody has that moment, some moment, somewhere, where they were resilient…” I really enjoyed our authentic leadership conversation and how resiliency allows all of us to show up and demonstrate our values.Review my blog: Being an authentic leader - building the resiliency muscle Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

Episode two is an inspiring conversation with Louise Chernin, the President and CEO of the GSBA (Greater Seattle Business Association), on the topics of values, resiliency and leadership. Louise defines her values as equity and equality, honesty and integrity, compassion, collaboration across different communities, and diversity and inclusion. She’s had a riveting work history focused on themes of equity, equality, social justice and reform. Serving as the CEO of Washington State's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce she continues her drive for social change. Our conversation focused on creating diverse work environments and teams, how values impact our work, and if resiliency can be learned. I really loved her quote, “when you’re resilient you become sustainable”.Review my blog: Creating an inclusive environmentListen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey

In this episode, I explore with my friend Karen Bryant (KB) the former CEO of Atavus Sports and former President and CEO of the Seattle Storm the topics of values, resiliency and leadership. Karen defines her five values as integrity, ambition and drive, optimism, reliability, and adaptability. We had a very provocative conversation discussing whether values and resiliency correlate, the concept of a values audit, if resiliency can be taught, and questioning if there is a resiliency quotient. She shared her perspectives on how resiliency is a muscle and how it strengthens over time through adversity. In considering a time when she was resilient and the concept of a resiliency quotient, the word perseverance kept coming to mind for Karen.Review my blog: Is resiliency a muscle? Listen. Follow. Enjoy. #resiliency #resiliencytheory #values #quotient #leadership #journey