Resilient

You’re probably wondering what is ROMO? ROMO, the risk of missed opportunity, means the #1 risk you could be facing is all the risks you are not taking. In this episode of Resilient, Ron Kiskis, the former president of Chevron Oronite Company, discusses evaluating decisions not only in terms of the risk of doing something, but also in terms of the risk of not doing anything.

In this episode of Resilient, Mike Indursky, former CMO of Burt’s Bees and President of Bliss World discusses the importance of products that make a difference for people and the planet—and knowing when to take some risks and break some rules to make that happen.

It’s Resilient’s one-year anniversary! In honor of the occasion, we’re sharing the story of how the podcast got started and taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations with individuals who embody resilience—from CEOs and senior executives to leaders outside the business world.

In this episode of Resilient, Admiral James Stavridis, former supreme allied commander of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, shares his 30 years of frontline insights and how they translate to leadership and resilience in the business world. From his new book, The Leader’s Bookshelf, he draws from 200 active and retired four-star military officers’ leadership skills gained from their top 50 published works.

You can’t always avoid change. But it’s how you bounce back and manage adversity that matters. In this episode of Resilient, Frank Tirelli, former COO of myCFO, CEO of Herbalife, and CEO of Deloitte Italy discusses his take on resilience; the importance of communication, honesty, and transparency; and his five attributes that individuals need to have to succeed—no matter what their goals may be.

What can other industries learn from airline safety measures? In this episode of Resilient, Paul Morell, former VP of safety, regulatory compliance and environmental for American Airlines, shares his perspectives on the benefits of proactive risk management and how data can help identify tomorrow’s risks.

In this excerpt of Resilient, Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, discusses the difficulty that CEOs face with balancing the need to deliver on short-term expectations while creating an organization that thrives in the long-term. Daryl also shares his views on purpose driven organizations and the advantages of integrating social and environmental considerations into business strategy which include enhancing a company’s brand, engaging employees and identifying new markets.

In this episode of Resilient, Mallory Weggemann, Paralympic gold medalist, shares how she’s been able to summon up the grit to overcome obstacles—and silence her doubters—one stroke at a time. She also discusses how to thrive in the face of adversity, how vulnerability connects us all and why it’s never too late to pick yourself up and make an impact that matters.

In this episode of Resilient, Dr. Dan Diamond, author of Beyond Resilience, shares his front-line perspectives from over three decades of coordinating relief efforts for some of the most devastating natural disasters around the world. He also discusses how lessons learned from these experiences can be applied to our everyday and work lives to create purpose, foster reciprocity, and encourage gratitude.

In this award-winning episode, the former CEO of Harley Davidson, Keith Wandell shared his view on the characteristics that were key to successfully joining the company as an outsider, transitioning into his role as CEO, and getting the iconic brand back on track. These characteristics include: humility, curiosity, and vision (repost).