Do I model resilience when things go wrong?

Resilience inspires perseverance.

“Fall seven times and stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

Context and Insight

Teams mirror leaders’ reactions to adversity.

Why This Matters for Servant Leadership

Servant leaders normalize bouncing back, creating hopeful, adaptive teams.

Personal Application

  • Share a story of overcoming adversity.
  • Use “we will overcome” language in challenges.
  • Create a resilience plan with your team.

Invitation

Encourage one person facing hardship today.

  • Growth Mindset
  • Hope
  • Emotional Strength

For more questions like this, explore  The Reflective Leader.