Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #383: Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton (Part 2)
Feb 12, 2026
Valorie Burton, author and coach specializing in resilience and positive psychology, shares practical rules and a personal resilience system. She covers expecting the unexpected, choosing strengthening thoughts, controlling what you can, rallying resources, spotting opportunities in challenges, and when to grit or quit. Short, actionable guidance for leaders and teams.
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Daughter's Real-Time Endorsement
- Valorie's college-age bonus daughter asked to listen to the audiobook and recommended it to friends.
- The daughter's reactions highlighted the book's practical value for young adults.
Focus On What You Can Control
- Control the controllables and accept the rest to lower stress and act proactively.
- Focus energy on attitude, strategy, and choices you can influence instead of external factors like weather or policy.
Intentionally Rally Your Resources
- Rally your resources by intentionally cultivating relationships, knowledge, money, and influence as protective assets.
- Treat relationships with reverence and ask mentors who’ve been there for wisdom when challenges arise.
