The many lessons learned elevated my confidence to bounce back and the wisdom to understand why continuous personal and professional reinvention is crucial when faced with uncertainty.


1. Inspiration to See Opportunities in Everything – search within conversations & adverse circumstances for possibilities – seeing the glass half full, not half empty.

2. Flexibility to Anticipate the Unexpected – must get out in front of the crisis with “circular vision:” the ability to see around, beneath & beyond

3. Freedom to Unleash Our Passionate Pursuits – passion puts us in exploration mode; exploration mode helps us to see & seize obstacles before circumstances force our hand.

4. Room to Live with an Entrepreneurial Spirit – think big & be bold enough to make a difference & have an impact when the moment calls – connect dots that don’t yet exist.

5. Trust to Work with a Generous Purpose – look out for the needs of others.

6. Respect to Lead to Leave a Legacy – in times of crisis, accountable to build on organization’s traditions to strengthen its culture & the communities of people we serve.

Glenn Llopis, Contributor, Leadership Strategy