1st Edition

Leading in Uncertain Times Professional Resilience for Individuals, Teams and Organizations

By Amy E. Forbes Copyright 2027
262 Pages 36 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

262 Pages 36 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

While traits like courage and vision are vital in today’s complex world, professional resilience—the ability to stay effective and grounded during adversity—is becoming essential for sustainable success. This book serves as a practical guide to help professionals lead effectively in these turbulent times. Professional resilience addresses several critical challenges: preventing leader burnout,... Read more

Preface

Author Bio

Acknowledge of AI Use

Conflict of Interest Statement  

 

Chapter One: Why Resilience Matters Now More Than Ever

 

Part 1: Resiliency of the Contemporary Environment

Chapter Two: Explaining Contemporary Times

Chapter Three: What is Professional Resiliency?

Chapter Four: Professional Resilience: Nuance and Depth

 

Part II: Resiliency for the Self

Chapter Five: Self-Resiliency in the Workplace

Chapter Six: How Identity and Lived Experiences Shape Self-Resilience

Chapter Seven: Towards a Discipline of Self-Resilience 

 

Part III: Resiliency for Teams

Chapter Eight: The Dimensions of Resilient Teams

Chapter Nine: Team Resiliency in Any Contexts

Chapter Ten: Surviving Team Setbacks, Pitfalls, Failures and Conflict

 

Part IV: Resiliency for the Organization

Chapter Eleven: Expanding Resilience to Include the Whole Organization

Chapter Twelve: Systems Thinking as a Catalyst for Organizational Resilience

Chapter Thirteen: Organizational Resilience at Every Level

Chapter Fourteen: Reflections on Professional Resilience

Biography

Amy Forbes is Strategic Director for Custom Executive Education at Cornell University, designing leadership programs for executives and emerging leaders. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and leadership development, she specializes in resilience, authenticity, innovation, organizational development, change management, and strategic leadership. Amy holds a doctorate from the University of Vermont and is co-author of the book Essentials of Contemporary Business Leadership (Routledge).