EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 22 MIN
Stop Setting Goals—Start Building Processes | Rick Cram on Resilience
from The Human Connection Podcast
"Listen so much that you're paying attention to what's not being said, what's not being heard—those wells of energy and wisdom guide the path forward."Rick Cram knows that resilience isn't just about surviving challenges—it's about transforming through them. As a resilience coach and creator of the Plan to Be Your Best method, Rick helps leaders navigate organizational stress and personal hardship by matching their level of pain with an equal level of intentionality. In this conversation, he reveals why most leadership strategies fail during crisis (they focus on outcomes instead of process), how communication becomes the make-or-break driver of change, and his powerful framework for building sustained resilience through the Eight Paths of Intentionality.You'll discover:Why getting re-anchored in your identity matters most when challenges threaten to unravel your teamHow process-oriented goals outperform traditional objectives when market conditions shift unexpectedlyRick's unforgettable tennis metaphor about adapting your game when everything changesThe Eight Paths of Intentionality framework for building sustained resilienceHow to match your level of pain with your level of intentionalityRick's whole-person approach to leading through market turbulence and personal adversity#LeadershipPodcastForStartupExecutives #CompanyCultureTransformation #StakeholderFocusedCommunication #H2H #TrustedAdvisorRelationships===You can connect with Rick Cram here:https://rickcram.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RickCram21https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickcramYou can connect with Karl Pontau here:www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontauhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbf_bDWwB9KVrFn5Sj3u2w?sub_confirmation=1Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!
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