Drawing on decades of experience in the charity sector and enriched
by real‑life examples, this book helps readers to consider how to be a
more resilient leader and explores why a whole‑life approach could be a
gamechanger in today’s world.
The world we live and work in has changed exponentially over the last
few years, and all sectors share an increased emphasis on sustainability,
self‑care, and resilience. But these last two concepts appear contradictory:
how can we keep bouncing back from setbacks when we need a break?
Based on her doctoral study carried out over three years – and almost
20 years heading up the Third‑Sector leadership body in Scotland – Patricia
Armstrong shows that resilience is much more holistic than previously
thought. It’s not just about what we do that keeps us resilient; it’s also
how we think and how we take into account the environment around us.
Readers will find new thinking, tools to help assess where focus is needed,
and ways to consider proactive resilience through a new lens so that when
the next setback hits, the drop is not so deep and recovery is not so steep.
This book comes from the perspective of charity leadership and working
in the small country of Scotland, but it offers big lessons which are relevant
globally.
Current and aspiring leaders working in all sectors will enjoy and appreciate
this book’s focus on proactive resilience – putting us all in a better
position to look after our well‑being and get through to fight another day
(and maybe even enjoy the challenge)!
By:
Patricia Armstrong
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781032627182
ISBN 10: 1032627182
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 20 December 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Adult education
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Part 1 – The Research. Chapter 1: Introduction – We make plans, and the gods laugh. Chapter 2: The Research - Can’t see the wood from the trees. Chapter 3: Key Findings - The more you know, the more you realise you don’t know. Chapter 4: Resilience Behaviours – juggling while riding a unicycle. Chapter 5: Mindsets and Factors - It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it. Part 2 – The Way Forward. Chapter 6: The Changing World of Work - Change has never been so fast but will never be so slow again. Chapter 7: Implications for Practice: No such thing as bad weather – only inappropriate clothing. Chapter 8: New Ways of Leading: Every journey starts with a single step. Chapter 9: The Way Forward: Each destination is but a doorway to another journey
Dr Patricia Armstrong OBE has expertise in leadership, governance, and resilience. She led the leadership body for Third‑Sector CEOs in Scotland and recently completed her doctorate exploring leadership resilience. Pat also served on the board of the charity regulator. She has a focus on leadership learning across geographies, across sectors, and across disciplines. Her study into a whole‑life approach to leadership resilience brings new insights for today’s leaders.
