Nine Secrets of Resilient Leaders for Coaching Teams: Creative, Collaborative Solutions for Today's Organizational Leaders

by Sandra Abbey

Have you ever experienced a moment when the pace of the world seemed to surpass your ability to keep up? As a leader, the demands of navigating through challenging times can feel utterly overwhelming. The business landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate, presenting new challenges and uncertainties every day. It's natural to question your ability to lead your team through these storms and emerge stronger on the other side. Did you know that resilience is the secret ingredient that sets exceptional leaders apart ? Resilience is not about being immune to difficulties or having all the answers; it's about the unwavering belief in your ability to adapt, learn, and persevere. It's about bouncing back from setbacks, staying calm in the face of adversity, and inspiring your team to do the same. Imagine a scenario where you face unexpected obstacles, and instead of feeling overwhelmed, you confidently tackle them head-on. Picture your team looking to you as a beacon of strength and inspiration, knowing that together you can overcome any challenge that comes your way. This is the power of developing your resilience as a leader. Fortunately, becoming a resilient leader is within your grasp. Read inside this must-have book to embark on a transformational journey, where you will And much more! Embrace the power of resilience and become the leader who not only survives but thrives in today's ever-changing business landscape. It's time to take control and equip yourself with the resilience you need to navigate the unpredictable road ahead. Don't let this chance slip away – start now!

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Leadership

336 pages, Paperback

Published July 29, 2023

About the author

I have had a keen interest in leaders and leadership for over two decades. I have been searching for the secret to great leadership, but I have come to realize that there is no secret sauce. Each person must find their own path along the leadership journey, which involves continuous learning, adapting, overcoming challenges, and making mistakes. As a leader and follower at different times in my life, I have worked at every level, from supervisor to senior executive. I have also taught leadership and management courses to university students, launched leadership development academies and workshops, and offered executive coaching and strategic planning retreats for leadership teams.

Despite my experience, I am still on the continuous leadership learning journey. I have had several career re-starts over the years, including going back to school to earn a master's degree while working full-time at a group of astronomy observatories and starting my own leadership consulting business. Later, while working full-time at a private nonprofit liberal arts university, I pursued and completed a doctorate degree in organizational leadership. This lifetime dedication to leadership has allowed me to integrate academic and research insights with practical, hands-on experience.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, and immersing myself in nature. I live in Cave Creek, AZ with my husband, and we are delighted by the frequent visits of wildlife such as deer, coyotes, rabbits, bobcats, and javelinas to our property. We have two adult children with whom we maintain traditions such as running a half-marathon annually with our daughter and rock climbing, river rafting, or riding roller coasters with our son.

Reviews

[Samantha Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nine Secrets of Resilient Leaders for Coaching Teams is a practical and insightful read for any leader navigating change, uncertainty, and complexity. The concepts are immediately applicable, especially for leaders guiding teams through shifting markets, ambiguity, or disruptive events like a pandemic.

What stood out most was the focus on flexibility, adaptability, and how resilient leaders remain grounded while staying fluid in their approach. The real-world examples from well-known leaders and highly successful organizations bring the principles to life and make the ideas easy to visualize and apply.

This book doesn’t just talk about resilience in theory; it shows you how to coach it into your team culture. A valuable resource for leaders who want to build confidence, stability, and resilience in times when clarity isn’t guaranteed.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A most helpful way to consider leadership and my interactions with others to produce my best and theirs too. The examples illustrated the principles so clearly and winsomely. And I was able to immediately apply what I learned. Definitely an important read for someone in leadership or wanting to be in leadership.

[Christopher Begeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty standard business leadership book. The author seems to be trying to make their book different by making it about being Resilient. So the words Resilient and Resilience are sprinkled throughout the book, but I find it to be a bit of a gimmick. You could remove all references to being Resilient and you would probably have a better business leadership book.

[Connie VonSleichter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook version. Although I'm retired and no longer part of a management team, I learned so much, and especially that I am the leader of myself! I recommend this book wholeheartedly. The reader of the audiobook did an excellent performance.

[Ocean Adventures · Rating 5 out of 5]

Resilient Greatness

As a leader, I bought this book to help improve my leadership and communication skills. I found the book to be easy to read and comprehend. The lessons were perfectly balanced. I would recommend for any leader wanting to improve their skills.

[Jessica Dawn Birks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab

Lots of helpful tips and advice conveyed in a very direct manner! Any budding coach looking to move into leadership would benefit greatly from this book

[Cara Bramlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Resilient secrets

I enjoyed this book on resilient leaders. The present day examples reinforced the author’s points. Each of these could be used as a strategy for resilience.

[Julia Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a giveaway win. Read like a book report. Just lists of things and people. No full data or evidence to support points and statements.