There is huge interest in management literature in the subject of resilience, with Furnham’s book the latest in this genre. The author is a business writer, speaker, consultant as well as being a Professor of Psychology at University College, London and he puts across his observations in a very accessible fashion. Resilient people are happier, healthier and more productive, he notes. They can self-regulate and can control their impulses and emotions. They tend to be optimistic and popular with employers.
There is a growing recognition that resilience is something that can- and should be- developed in the workplace and that it can improve wellbeing, efficiency and productivity in challenging times. The Resilient Manager features anecdotes and insights that provide the reader with ideas and guidance on this vital competency and the author demonstrates how resilience can be honed, developed and used as a personal life-raft to keep afloat in the face of adversity.
Furnham distinguishes between resilience and stoicism. Stoical people can be cold and arrogant, showing off their toughness with displays of superiority.
