How to Lead Confidently Through Change When You Don't Have All the Answers

The leaders who struggle most with change aren't those who lack skill. They're the ones who believe they're supposed to have certainty before they act.

In this article - written for CLO Lens magazine - Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach, explores six practical areas that help leaders navigate uncertainty without losing the trust of their teams. From the neuroscience of change resistance to the daily habits that build genuine adaptability, this is resilient leadership made actionable.

Whether you're a senior leader navigating a VUCA world, or an L&D professional building the case for resilience investment, you'll find frameworks, research and real-world application here.

Resilience isn't about recovering to where you were. It's about springing forward with learning.

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Organisations that role model Springing Forward with Learning improve their performance, engagement, retention and overall adaptability.

I define Resilience as “Springing Forward with Learning” and I am not a fan of the term bouncback, as it implies a risk of a lack of learning and reflection if we “go back” to how were were. We can only move forward. I am curious what and how you are learning through your experiences.

Businesses exist within Societies, there fore they need to take an ethical, financial, strategic and operational approach that is connected towards a common Purpose.

There are a number of ways that Organisations cam become a force for good. However, simply put, every line manager conversation within your Organisation is an opportunity to enable others.

Resilient people have a Purpose. I recently achieved mine and am exploring a new one, which is “supporting business’s be a force for good,” via Resilient Leadership.

How confident are you that your organisation is a force for good?

Does your Organisation’s or Team’s Purpose, attract and retain the Talent you need to succeed?

A Purpose needs to create motivation, desire and engagement in others, as well as yourself.

I often find I am the first person that asks people - “What is your Purpose?” and “What is your Leadership Purpose?”. NB: you only need one Purpose, however, sometimes you have to ask it in different contexts to hone it into one. This article is all about “how to” develop one…

Resilient people and Leaders have a Purpose. What is yours?

A Purpose enables you to prioritise and make decisions based upon your values. It provides direction, clarity and confidence too.