What are the best ways to help executives develop resilience under pressure?

O estresse faz parte do processo diário de qualquer liderança. O acumulo do estresse é que pode ser danoso e diminuir a capacidade de resiliência sob pressão. Identificar o comportamento de humor, alterações na rotina e impactos gerados pelo acumulo do estresse no corpo, são a chave para uma mente saudável e o equilíbrio para estruturar a inteligência emocional.

I suggest fostering a supportive culture—encourage open communication, acknowledge wins (big or small), and emphasize learning from challenges. Promote work-life balance, too; recharge time is non-negotiable! Additionally, provide resources for stress management and offer coaching to navigate high-stakes situations.

Leaders lead in all ways, even little things like being willing to take time off to demonstrate to our team that self-care is important. Being honest to yourself and your peers is the first step in managing the stress that comes with the role.

Encourage them to embrace a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and development. Foster a supportive environment where seeking help and sharing vulnerabilities is normalized. Equip them with stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or physical exercise. Encourage regular reflection and debriefing sessions post-high-pressure situations to identify learning points and coping strategies. Facilitate access to mentorship or coaching, where they can gain insights and strategies from experienced leaders. Promote a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout. Building resilience is about developing both personal coping mechanisms and a supportive organizational culture.

I'd argue (and often do) that failure is the ONLY way we learn. Success is the result of luck and/or lessons from past failures - ours or someone else's. So leaders need to learn to embrace that. It's about balancing the risks so you can tolerate the attempts that may not work out. But you can't avoid risks, and therefore avoid failures, if you're wanting to grow. Growth requires failures.

Crescer dói e é necessário. Gosto do exemplo "Ostra feliz não faz pérola", precisa que um grão de areia adentre a concha e provoque desconforto para que a ostra produza uma camada que envolva o grão que a incomoda e assim ela cria a pérola. O desconforto é o primeiro sinal de necessidade de crescimento, a mudança é a ação que te faz crescer a dor é consequência, mas o estimulo (grão de areia) cada um tem o seu.

Encourage executives to set realistic and achievable goals. Meeting these goals can boost confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment, even under pressure.Encourage a positive, solution-focused mindset. This perspective helps executives to view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

Para manter a alta performance é necessário que o corpo e a mente estejam em plena capacidade. Atividades físicas e mentais como esporte ou meditação podem trazer o equilíbrio necessário, mas não será a motivação que irá te ajudar nesta tarefa e sim a disciplina. Escolha a atividade que lhe é familiar, estabeleça uma rotina e siga em frente, o início é doloroso, mas os resultados são fantásticos. O controle da ansiedade também é importante para se manter equilibrado, além dos exercícios físicos cuidar da alimentação é um aliado importante neste controle. Por fim a congregação com sua espiritualidade ou crença vai te trazer bem-estar e autoconfiança.

While not all executives are created equal and will react differently to specific situations, I have found that regular exercise (especially if developed into a habit or passion) will provide a great escape during tense times. Playing squash for at least an hour six days a week has proven invaluable in decompressing, keeping a positive mindset, and releasing toxins and stress. Exercise has a rejuvenating and energizing effect on the body and brain. Additionally, having other healthy routines (eating, sleeping, socializing, reading, attending church or meditating, serving others, etc.) helps maintain a positive body, a sharp mind, and a compassionate heart.

Health, Wellbeing can no longer be taken for granted by executives. Performance over a period of time can gradually suffer due to poor health or mental well being. It is important to do Regular exercise, get adequate sleep, and a balanced diet for maintaining physical and mental health, which in turn supports resilience.

I'd like to share a story of a client, let's call him Mark, a seasoned manager in the tech world. When faced with a major industry shake-up, he didn't go solo. Mark tapped into his work buddies for advice and shared (low-carb) beers, but he also stepped out, joining a fun new networking group (juggling like in the circus! Hey, no judging!). Mixing the old and the new not only got him through this storm but made him the go-to guy with a fresh perspective at the office. Remember, in the game of change, having your old crew and a few wild cards can be your winning hand.