Managing yourself by Jenny Fernandez and Kathryn LandisNovember 13, 2025FlashMovie/Getty ImagesPostBuy CopiesSummary. Leer en españolLer em portuguêsPostBuy CopiesIn today’s volatile world, challenges rarely arrive one at a time. Leaders aren’t given the luxury of handling a personal setback on top of a professional one with recovery in between. More often, the two collide, amplifying stress, clouding judgment, and raising the stakes for every decision.PostBuy CopiesRead more on Managing yourself or related topics Personal resilience, Work-life balance and Personal strategy and style
When Professional and Personal Setbacks Hit at the Same Time
Leaders facing overlapping personal and professional crises often fall into the trap of over-executing—trying to carry more, move faster, or mask the strain. That instinct may provide short-term relief, but it weakens performance over time. Sustained resilience requires a different playbook: acknowledging reality, replenishing energy, asking for help in ways that multiply impact, and building systems that keep execution steady even when circumstances are volatile.
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