Everyone says resilience is pivotal, especially when navigating shifting markets – and they’re right. ✨
But here’s my truth: during the peak of the hustle culture, my efforts, though well-intentioned, sometimes tipped into the realm of “toxic resilience.” I didn’t see the signs until I was knee-deep in it and began noticing similar patterns in teams around me. It’s a tough pill to swallow, realizing you’ve unintentionally contributed to a problem you sought to fix. And yes, it weighs heavily on my heart.💔
Facing up to my role in this wasn’t a walk in the park. Yet, change is a friend of the brave.
Diving deep, I understood the nuanced line between real and toxic resilience. This insight reshaped my business values, ensuring I only align with clients ready to face these hard truths head-on.
This chapter of my journey is what bonds me with clients. Having been in their shoes, I feel their unease when they recognize they might be contributing to a system causing more harm than good. It’s more than just a pinch; it’s a pang. 😣
I’ve also seen leaders dodge these revelations, shifting blame to “underperformance” and roping in consultants to band-aid symptoms. This often leads to a dysfunctional dance of high turnover and absenteeism. And trust me, it’s an expensive lesson.
However, realization isn’t the endgame. Spiralling into self-blame is no solution. If your team is on the brink, chances are you might be ensnared in that same cycle of toxic resilience.
Part of my commitment now is to shed light on the often-blurred lines between real and toxic resilience.
Hi, I’m Sula – a C-suite workplace culture advisor with a mission to help leaders create high-performing cultures that are deeply human. 🌍
🎯 I work with founders and executives to build organizational and cultural resilience.
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