For years, "Resilience, Creativity, and Radical Empathy Spark Meaningful Change" has been the guiding mantra of our company, Brave Changemakers. It's not just a catchy slogan; it emanates from our core and stems from personal experiences. This philosophy proves to be a practical and effective roadmap, especially in navigating through the unpredictable twists and turns of life, as we encountered this week in Dutch politics.
Meer lezenResilience is one of the three most important skills one can develop, combined with (among other traits) creativity and empathy. Especially in severely dramatic and dangerous situations, resilience is key. But it's not enough. Surviving is not thriving. Barely staying alive while giving it your all can only be upheld for so long. More is needed. Furthermore, praising a survivor's resilience can be detrimental. Making informed decisions on how to act and what to say is of vital importance. I'll expand on these issues in this article.
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