What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

Update: 2025-09-15
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Part 1 of our 4-part conversation on turning adversity into opportunity at work.

Setbacks are part of every workplace — but how do we define adversity without downplaying its impact? Executive coach and leadership expert Whitney Faires joins host Russel Lolacher to explain what adversity looks like at work, why leaders should avoid minimizing challenges, and how to clearly understand obstacles before responding. Discover why clarity is the first step to transforming adversity into opportunity.

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What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

What Adversity Really Means for Leaders

Russel Lolacher