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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Resilience

Humor, Resilience

People are always asking me how to become more resilient. Actually, they’re not. They’re usually asking things like, “Where’s the restroom?” or, “Could this meeting have been an email?” But every now and then someone asks, “How can I become more resilient?” The answer is surprisingly simple: stop expecting life to cooperate. Mike Tyson supposedlyRead more

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  • About
    • Linda Henman
    • What Makes Me Different
    • Mission
    • Companies Trust Linda to Help Them with Critical Decisions
  • Consulting
    • Leadership Selection
    • Culture Construction
    • Healthcare Services
      • Overview
      • OR Efficiency
      • Patient Satisfaction
    • M & A Consulting
      • Overview
      • Buyer’s Strategy
      • Acquisition Strategy
      • The Seller’s Strategy
      • Post Merger Integration
    • Strategy Formulation
    • Succession Planning
      • Executive Development
  • CEO and Board Advisory
    • CEO Selection
    • CEO Transition and Integration
    • Build Stellar Boards
      • Board Assessment
      • CEO Evaluations
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  • Leadership Development
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  • Speaking
    • Event Planners
    • Why Choose Dr. Henman?
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      • High-Stakes Decisions in an Age of AI
      • The Change Nobody Ordered
      • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Resilience
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Books
      • Healthy Decisions Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives
      • Risky Business
      • The Merger Mindset
      • Tough Calls: How to Move Beyond Indecision and Good Intentions
      • Challenge the Ordinary
      • Landing in the Executive Chair
      • The Magnetic Boss
    • Healthcare Services
    • Leadership Tips from Linda
  • Contact Us
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