FIRM Leadership- Resilient Leadership: Building Stronger Teams and Workplaces | Ilene Schaffer

In this insightful episode of CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre™ LIVE, Lisa Duerre engages in a deep conversation with Ilene Schaffer, a renowned expert in fostering resilience and a passionate advocate for the power of a positive mindset. Sharing practical advice and personal stories, Lisa and Ilene break down what it takes to build resilient teams and create a workplace culture that prevents burnout — even in high-pressure environments.

The episode opens with a staggering statistic: 40% of non-managers and 41% of managers experience daily stress, according to Gallup. If you’re feeling the weight of stress, you’re not alone. From understanding the role of trust in reducing stress to discussing the importance of midlife women’s leadership, Lisa and Ilene provide a compassionate, relatable approach to navigating the demands of both life and career.

Tune in to discover:

• The Power of Trust: Why extending trust first can transform team dynamics and create fertile ground for collaboration.

• Midlife Women and Leadership: Insights on the unique stressors facing women in midlife — balancing caregiving, professional demands, and personal health.

• Actionable Tips for Leaders: Simple yet effective strategies to build resilience, like modeling authenticity, acknowledging stressors, and incorporating small acts of appreciation.

• The Role of Connection: How creating genuine human connections can combat burnout and foster resilience.

Highlights: Lisa and Ilene share powerful stories about how large organizations support employee well-being through policies like structured sabbaticals and stress management programs. They also discuss the misconception of resilience, revealing how it’s less about “powering through” and more about pausing, reflecting, and leveraging your internal and external resources.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Gallup Research on Workplace Stress: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx

• Silicon Valley Change: https://www.svchange.com/

Tune in for an empowering conversation that will leave you inspired to lead with empathy, build trust, and support a more resilient workplace culture.

This episode is  brought to you by RLD Group 

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