The Resilience Trilogy Summary

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Resilient Leaders
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Retired U.S. Army Major General, Robert Dees’ book, The Resilience Trilogy: Resilient Leaders discusses the role and making of a buoyant leader who approaches every aspect of life with irrepressible commitment, courage, and steadfastness. Chapters one and two respectively discuss the robust nature of leadership engagement and the durable foundation of personal integrity and character. Subsequently, the three most important concepts of these chapters are resilience through tribulation, competence in risk management, and the character of selfless leadership.
Three Concepts
Resilience through Tribulation Without difficulty, there would be no need for leadership; however, complexities are a natural element …show more content…

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2. and the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5. And if a man also strives for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 2 Timothy 2-5 (King James Version).
Pauls’ admonitions resonate the message of Dees’ trilogy, Resilient Leaders. Paul speaks to Timothy concerning leadership and perseverance, and remaining strong in faith when leading men, because the Apostle knew, great men when walking as a resilient leader have a following. This is in keeping with Liborius (2014) who states “especially in times of crisis and instability… leaders need willing followers, and followers need those leaders who are worthy of being followed.” (Liborius, 2014, p. 350). The resilience of morale and personal integrity should resonate with and inspire Christians, “A resilient leader is one who demonstrates over time, selfless service from a platform of character and competence” (Dees, n.d., …show more content…

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