Lessons from the C-Suite: What 7 Years in Business Have Taught Me
- Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D.
- 13 minutes ago
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Owning a business is an exercise in courage, patience, and persistence.
The greatest lesson I've learned? Resilience is a business strategy.
According to the APA, resilient entrepreneurs are five times more likely to succeed long-term. (APA, 2023) That resilience doesn't come from avoiding obstacles; it comes from learning how to move through them with wisdom and grace.
Vision is important — but so is vigilance. Strategy matters — but so does stamina. And leading through complexity requires leading yourself first.
Join me next week as I share the life lessons that have shaped who I am today, both as a leader and as a woman.