Hey there, difference makers and global leaders! Ever feel like you've been told to just "toughen up" when facing life's challenges? Maybe you've tried to push through the pain and suffering, only to find yourself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Let's talk about building resilience and embracing vulnerability to navigate life's twists and turns in a healthier way.In this episode, you will be able to:Strengthen your leadership skills by building resilience in the face of challenges.Unlock your potential for success by cultivating a growth mindset.Discover the power of self-care in navigating life's obstacles and maintaining balance.Master strategies for overcoming jet lag to make the most of your travels.Embrace vulnerability and emotions to unlock personal growth and self-discovery.Resilience isn't necessarily about avoiding adversity, because let's just be real. Life has pain and suffering in it. And if we ignore that, that's not increasing our resilience. It's only burying that deep inside our bodies in a way that it will spill out later through some unresolved grief. - Lori Adams BrownBuilding Resilience as a LeaderEffective leadership involves building resilience to navigate challenges and setbacks. Resilient leaders can inspire and motivate others through their own ability to bounce back from adversity. By embracing vulnerability and learning from difficult experiences, leaders can cultivate resilience that strengthens their decision-making and problem-solving skills.The resources mentioned in this episode are:Visit www.betterhelp.com/difference for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp. This offer is specifically for the listeners of the podcast and is a gift from the host to help you understand what it takes to move forward in a healthier way.Join the Patreon community Difference Makers at www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference to access exclusive episodes, interact with other listeners, and receive sneak peeks into upcoming events and giveaways. Different tiers are available, starting at $5 a month.Share your tips and tricks for building resilience, especially for those who travel and work through jet lag, speak at events and conferences, and maintain connections with family back home. Engage with the community and contribute to the conversation.Reach out to the host if you're in a location where she's traveling and would like to meet. Listeners are encouraged to connect with the host during her travels and share how the podcast has impacted them.Embrace challenges, cultivate resilience, and discover the strength and courage within yourself. Prioritize self-care and resilience-building, and model this behavior for others to give them permission to do the same. Let the host know how you're building resilience on social media or in our Difference Makers community.Resilience isn't just about weathering the storm. It's actually about learning to find joy, and find even joy memories in your own past that can help you walk through that resilience. - Lori Adams BrownCultivating Growth Mindset for Success Cultivating a growth mindset is essential for success in both personal and professional endeavors. This mindset allows individuals to view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. By approaching setbacks with a positive and open mindset, individuals can develop resilience and adaptability, ultimately leading to greater success and fulfillment.Resilience isn't just about weathering the storm. It's actually about learning to find joy, and find even joy memories in your own past that can help you walk through that resilience. - Lori Adams BrownThe key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Embracing Resilience in Life 00:02:00 - Resilience During Travel 00:03:07 - Prioritizing Self-Compassion 00:05:09 - Discovering Inner Resilience 00:08:15 - Cultivating Resilience 00:13:23 - Building Resilience During Travel 00:15:13 - Cultivating a Growth Mindset 00:19:43 - Building Resilient Communities 00:21:40 - Finding Joy and Resilience Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Embracing Resilience in Life Lori encourages difference makers to prioritize resilience and self-care, offering a special offer from Betterhelp for listeners.00:02:00 - Resilience During Travel Lori discusses the additional challenges of maintaining resilience while traveling, shares personal experiences, and hints at tips and tricks for managing resilience during travel.00:03:07 - Prioritizing Self-Compassion Lori emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-compassion and self-care, especially for leaders and difference makers navigating life's challenges and obstacles.00:05:09 - Discovering Inner Resilience Lori shares a personal experience of returning to Asia, acknowledging emotions, and embracing vulnerability as key components of resilience cultivation.00:08:15 - Cultivating Resilience Lori highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability, acknowledging emotions, and finding joy moments to build resilience, both in personal and professional aspects of life.00:13:23 - Building Resilience During Travel Lori talks about the challenges of traveling for speaking engagements and shares tips on how she manages her time and energy at conferences. She emphasizes the importance of guarding time for rest and connecting with others while on the road.00:15:13 - Cultivating a Growth Mindset Lori discusses the significance of a growth mindset and the value of being open to learning from different perspectives. She shares her passion for exploring new places, cultures, and histories, highlighting the impact it has on her as a person.00:19:43 - Building Resilient Communities Lori emphasizes the importance of seeking support from friends, family, and professional help during challenging times. She also encourages listeners to find a sense of community, whether online or in person, and shares the purpose of the "Difference Makers" community.00:21:40 - Finding Joy and Resilience Lori discusses the concept of finding joy in memories as a way to process and build resilience during difficult times. She shares a personal joy memory and how it helps her navigate the pain and suffering in her life and encourages listeners to embrace challenges and cultivate resilience.https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferencehttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpodhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/For those who are different and want to make a difference.