"Tissa Richards redefines resilience — not as bouncing back, but as intentionally designing the clarity and adaptability to thrive in disruption or uncertainty. This book is a masterclass in creating lasting success without losing yourself along the way."

—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith,Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach, New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.

"Every leader. Every company. Right now. This is the book you need to read to turn resilience into your sharpest strategic edge—and a blueprint for action."

—Nuala O'Connor, Senior Advisor, EqualAI, and Former SVP and Chief Counsel, Digital Citizenship, Walmart

"I devoured it! This book is a powerful and timely guide for navigating uncertainty with intention. The distinction between traditional/Reactive Resilience and Intentional Resilience completely reframed how I think about leadership. I never would have linked curiosity to resilience, but now I use it daily to open new thinking with my team. With personal stories, real-world coaching examples, and practical tools, this is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with clarity and strength in uncertain times."

—Krista Satterthwaite, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mainstream Compute at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

"This book flips resilience from a buzzword to a bottom-line advantage. No fluff, no pep talk—this is a blueprint. Sharp, actionable, and the clearest case I've seen for why resilience is your next strategic edge."

—Cali Ressler, Director, Talent and Organization Consulting, Global Employee Experience, Accenture

"If you're serious about thriving through change, not just surviving it, this is the guidebook you've been waiting for. It's not about bouncing back, it's about building forward. In Rethinking Resilience, you'll learn the mindset and the tools to embed resilience into the DNA of your leadership, teams, and organizations—a brilliant way to reframe resilience from a reactive necessity to a proactive, strategic advantage. Tissa Richards draws on her personal journey, compelling case studies, and insightful interviews with leaders across industries to introduce a powerful framework for building Intentional Resilience, one rooted in clarity, curiosity, conviction, and community."

—Joanna Kostecka, Vice President, Cloud Global Supply Chain Planning, Microsoft

"Read this book! It immediately captured my attention and imagination, the way Lean In did over a decade ago. It crisply and eloquently sets out a framework for leaders at all levels to build truly resilient teams, guided by values and purpose. You'll want to read it with a highlighter. I did!"

—Lori Reynolds, Lieutenant General, USMC (retired), Board Director, US Bancorp, Former Deputy Commandant for Information, USMC, and Commander, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command

"This book flips the script on resilience—not as a survival tactic but as a strength you intentionally build, like training a muscle. Grounded in core values, this kind of resilience doesn't just help you bounce back; it helps you lead through pressure, prevent burnout, and thrive in complexity. A must-read for leaders navigating transformative times."

—Tracy Nolan, SVP, Humana MarketPoint

"Rethinking Resilience is a go-to guide for leaders at any point in their journey. It brings together the key leadership superpowers needed to show up with authenticity, navigate a complex world, and lead with impact. Tissa's actionable framework pulls from years of real experience, research, and coaching—and it shows. It's practical, insightful, and a resource I'll be coming back to often."

—Wanda Hill, Vice President, Research and Development, Strategic Business Initiatives, GSK

"Rethinking Resilience masterfully reimagines resilience for our present challenges and positions leaders for the future. It provides guidance through moments of triumph and adversity alike. Every leader navigating disruption needs to read this, now. The book is a timeless resource."

—Ravi Shankavaram, Former CIO/CTO, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

"This book stopped me in my tracks—in the best way. Rethinking Resilience reframes how we show up as leaders under pressure. It's not about bouncing back, it's about moving forward with clarity, conviction, and connection. Every leader I know needs this lens—and this toolkit."

—Tia Newcomer, CEO, CaringBridge

"We often treat resilience as a response to crisis. This book redefines it as a proactive, cultural foundation—one that drives creativity, adaptability, and success across every metric. This book offers a clear, actionable roadmap to build resilience before you need it."

—Kim Sinatra, Strategic Advisor and Former EVP and General Counsel, Wynn Resorts. Host of "Scaling the Glass Cliff" on PRX Radio

"Tissa Richards masterfully redefines resilience not as our reaction to crisis but as a strategic design for continuous growth and competitive advantage. Rethinking Resilience provides a framework of forward-looking corporate leadership tools for our volatile world, where it isn't 'if ' but 'when' you'll be stress-tested and operating amidst chaos."

—Andrew Borene, JD CISSP, Former Senior US Counterterrorism Official, Intelligence Officer, Combat Veteran, Board Member, and High-Risk/High-Payoff Initiatives Leader at Fortune 500 Firms

"This is an entirely new way to think about resilience—and why it matters in work and life. Intentional resilience isn't about toughing it out. It's about staying rooted in what matters, especially when things get messy. Since the earliest days of starting Happy Ltd, we've seen that people thrive when they feel safe, supported, and trusted—and that's where real resilience starts. Rethinking Resilience is a blueprint for building an Intentionally Resilient culture for your team in our disruptive world."

—Henry Stewart, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer, Happy Ltd

"A must-read for any leader navigating today's high-pressure world. This book shows you how to intentionally cultivate resilience—not as a reactive tool but as a strategic, sustainable strength. Grounded, human, and immediately actionable, it's packed with sharp insights, compelling executive stories, and practical tools. I couldn't put it down—and it's already changing how I lead."

—Sandy Fershee, Fortune 10 Design and Innovation Executive

"Resilience is an essential skill for any leader, especially to meet the challenges of our volatile world. This book presents a novel framework for 'Intentional Resilience' that puts that skill easily within your grasp, and inspiring stories from global leaders."

—Eve Maler, President and Founder, Venn Factory; Former CTO, ForgeRock; Co-Inventor, XML, SAML, and UMA

"Forget bouncing back—this book is about moving forward. Rethinking Resilience turns uncertainty into a leadership edge. If you're leading in high-stakes, high-change environments, this is your new manual."

—Nadia Hansen, Global Go-to-Market Executive, Keynote Speaker, Former Government CIO