Join us in a conversation with Enrico Cañal Bruland, GM&VP of a multinational pharmaceutical company, where we discuss how to develop resilience in leadership.

Reflecting on professional and private challenges, Enrico shares 3 factors that have helped him become a calmer, more balanced, and better version of himself. And as a result, becoming a more resilient leader, supporting his team and fostering a positive, forward-looking mindset, during difficult times.

• Curiosity - the ability to approach challenges as learning opportunities
• Empathy - being empathetic to others in times of difficulties, but first to oneself
• Humor - amid serious challenges, find the moments where a bit of humor helps

Key moments

01:43 Introducing our guest Enrico Cañal Bruland

02:57 Short ‘definition’ of Resilience in Leadership

06:41 Key Success Factors in building Resilience

09:55 Curiosity

15:16 Empathy

24:02 Humor

29:08 Concluding thoughts on Balance, Calmness and Presence

35:31 Reflection questions

Reflection Questions

• Think back to a challenging situation where you might have felt out of control. Think about what happened. How did you respond? How did you feel? And look at your experience through the lens of curiosity, empathy and humor: Did you use it? And if so, how did it help? How could you use it in the future?

• On the importance of being present: What can you do to be more present as a leader?

• Reflect on who you are, and who you aspire to be. And in the context of leadership, what kind of leader do you really want to be? And this relates then to the aspiration: What really matters to you, what’s most important in your life? It may not sound immediately as a recipe to be more resilient, however when you have a clear direction in life, when you know what really matters, then you can also more easily deal with the challenges, putting things in perspective, and finding the necessary energy.

About Enrico Cañal Bruland

If you are interested, you can connect with Enrico via LinkedIn here.

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