SEASON TWO: EPISODE four

Season 2

Feb 25

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Have you ever taken on a new project at work, started a fitness journey, or tried to improve your personal life, only to hit a roadblock? It happens to all of us. Whether it’s missing a day at the gym, struggling to finish a big project, or simply facing a setback, failure is a part of life that no one can escape. But here’s the truth—failure isn’t the end of the road. It’s just the beginning of an important lesson.

As a people leader for over a decade, one of the biggest challenges I’ve seen in the workplace is the inability to rebound from mistakes and setbacks. Too many people get stuck in failure believing it’s a reflection of their abilities or their worth. But the reality is failure is necessary for growth. It’s a stepping stone on the path to success.

Let me share a personal story. Growing up, I was immersed in basketball, thanks to my family’s love for the game. One thing my stepdad, Papa Doc, would always yell at the TV was, “Offense doesn’t win basketball games. DEFENSE wins basketball games. Get under the basket and rebound!” This became a mantra for me—not just in basketball, but in life. In every game, every play, every moment of challenge, it’s not the first failure that matters, but how you recover.

The art of the rebound is about resilience. It’s about picking yourself back up after each failure, learning from the experience, and using it as a launchpad for greater success. This mindset is vital for women in both personal and professional spaces. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when we learn to embrace failure as an opportunity to grow, instead of something to fear.

In fact, this idea of rebounding was central to the journey of a team member of mine, Lucy Link. A decade ago, we worked together to help her develop the skills to rebound after setbacks, and today, she’s one of the most successful and resilient leaders I know.

Failure is inevitable, but how you choose to respond to it is what will ultimately determine your success. Embrace the art of the rebound, and watch how it transforms your life and career.

Want to dive deeper into the concept of rebounding? Check out my latest podcast episode, where I discuss this journey and why it's especially important for women.

Have a team that is struggling to rebound? Let us come in with our keynote and workshops on The Art of the Rebound today.

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