Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change

**What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change?** Tod Bolsinger, author of *Canoeing the Mountains*, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face *and* the internal resistance that holds us back. Bolsinger writes: "To *temper* describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip." When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve. Also available: *Tempered Resilience Study Guide*Read less