Chris Kayes, a professor of management and the chair of the Department of Management at George Washington University School of Business, released his new book, “Leading Outside Your Comfort Zone: The Surprising Psychology of Resilience, Growth, and Well-Being.” The book offers research-backed strategies for leading with confidence and resilience in an age of anxiety.
The book explains that leaders must build the capacity to act in spite of unpleasant emotions and bring a learning mindset to challenges that can otherwise feel overwhelming. Kayes highlights how leaders can grow by adopting a learning mindset in the face of unpleasant emotions. The book explains how to confidently face new challenges, accelerate progress toward goals and build resilience throughout an organization.