As change practitioners, we all know that some people are more resilient than others and that the dynamic world in which we live and work is putting more and more of a demand for resilience on those around us…and on ourselves. What we may not know is that we can consciously, proactively build our resilience. “Resilience is not a fixed trait that people have (or don’t have). Instead, it is the result of a combination of things that people do before, during, and after they encounter challenges. This means that resilience can be developed by understanding and practicing the skills and tools used in dealing with adversity.”
Prosilience begins with a look at the importance of resilience and provides an approach to analyzing the challenges we face. The book then looks at four key building blocks of resilience: calming yourself, resolving disruption, solving problems, and building power. Finally, it moves into providing guidance on building a Prosilience plan to strengthen your resilience through a focus in each of these four areas. There are many important messages—and learnings—to be found in this book. It is a practical, “hands-on” guide for strengthening your ability to move through life’s challenges.
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Brian Gorman is the Managing Editor of Change Management Review™. In this capacity he regularly curates articles of importance to our readership; contributes original writing; hosts podcasts; and works with guest authors.
For more than five decades Brian has been engaged in—and a student of—change at the personal, organizational, and societal levels. During this time, he has worked with both individuals and organizations (ranging from solo practitioners to Fortune 100 businesses), guiding them through a wide array of challenges. Decades of experience have given him a deep appreciation of the universal patterns that underlie successfully navigating even the most difficult changes.
In addition to his work as our Managing Editor, Brian is a transformation coach, supporting both individual and organizational change. Brian is committed to passing his “lessons learned” on to others, so that their change journeys can advance more smoothly. He is a frequent workshop facilitator and public speaker. Brian is the author of “The Hero and the Sherpa,” a chapter in the online Handbook of Personal and Organizational Transformation (Springer Publishing; Judi Neal, Editor). He also has an extensive library of blog posts, articles, and videos on the change journey, including “The Ten Most Important Lessons I Have Learned Over 50 Years of Engaging Change.”
Mr. Gorman’s formal education includes a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Syracuse University, an MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Texas, San Antonio and an MA in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
Brian is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach, and is an active member in the New York City chapter. Brian is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and the Gay Coaches Alliance.
