Walk with SMB: Beyond Bouncing Back

Resilience is one of the most common words in conversations about leadership, wellbeing, and life. We celebrate resilient people. We encourage one another to be more resilient. But what if we've unintentionally reduced resilience to simply "bouncing back"? In this Walk with SMB episode, I share a question that's been following me as I prepare a workshop on mental reset and resilience: What story are we telling ourselves about resilience? Drawing on my background in environmental science and organizational wellbeing, I explore what happens when we look at resilience through the lens of nature. Living systems don't avoid challenge—they adapt, recover, reorganize, and continue changing. What might we learn if we viewed our own resilience the same way? Along the way, I introduce six conditions I'm beginning to notice that seem to support resilience and thriving: environment, relationships, rhythms, recovery, meaning, and mind. This isn't a finished framework—it's an exploration. Together, we'll consider how mental resets create space to notice our stories, respond rather than react, and become more aware of the conditions that help us adapt and thrive. I'll leave you with two questions I'm still carrying: What story are you telling yourself about resilience? And perhaps an even more useful one... What conditions help you thrive? Connect with Susan Website: https://susanmorganbailey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmorganbailey/ ROOTED Podcast: https://www.rootedsoulliving.com/rooted-podcast If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear what stayed with you. Share your reflections on LinkedIn or leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Your stories help shape future conversations.