Wojciech Płuciennik, MindLab trainer and consultant, talks with Dr. Małgorzata Grześków-Gorgosz, sociologist and doctor of management and quality sciences, about resilience – the mental toughness that is increasingly recognized as a key leadership competency. Why do so many managers struggle with burnout? How does genuine resilience differ from simply “gritting your teeth” or having “thick skin”? How can mental toughness be developed both individually and within teams? And how not to misuse it as an excuse in organizations? Tune in to listen!

❓ In this episode:

◾ What resilience is (and what it isn’t)?
◾ How to build mental toughness in stable times?
◾ Leader self-awareness as the foundation of team well-being
◾ Can resilience be developed systemically?
◾ How to avoid distortions like “we’re strong because we face difficulties”?

📚 Recommended reading:

Dare to lead – Brené Brown

Speakers:

👩‍💻 dr Małgorzata Grześków-Gorgosz
Business trainer and manager with over 10 years of experience in HR and team development. She specializes in loyalty, engagement, and motivation. An accredited Insights Discovery trainer and a graduate of Human Resource Management at Jagiellonian University.

👩‍💻 Wojciech Płuciennik
MindLab trainer and consultant with extensive experience. Supports managers in developing leadership skills and conducts TTT workshops, as well as training in project management, negotiation, and team effectiveness.