Resilience – now it’s not actually a word I like that much and it is one that everyone understands albeit in their own way.  For me resilience is actually a by-product of a strong mindset, a strong team.

As a leader creating a strong team culture is essential, and it starts with a few actionable steps that you can implement immediately.

1.  Open communication. Create an environment where your team feels comfortable sharing their experiences and challenges. This openness will not only build trust but also create a supportive environment where everyone is motivated to contribute solutions. This means that people will disagree and that is really ok – if you all think the same you’ll never find the best solution!

2.  Set clear, achievable goals (I know you’ve seen me talk about this many times!). Give your team a sense of direction and knowing that they are progressing, small steps mean that you won’t make big, costly mistakes and the team will grow stronger as they overcome any obstacles.

3.  Look after your team – talk to them, encourage them to get outside, take breaks, enjoy their time outside work. Your team are more than just people at work, they are whole people and what happens away from the office and in the office has an effect – the more they feel supported the better equipped they are to bounce back from setbacks.

Create a strong team and together you will achieve more than you thought possible!