When Leaders Need a Recharge
By Denise D. Resnik
Recharging. It’s something we do daily and in a variety of ways. Consider the lengths to which we’ll go as we plug in our computers, phones or watches to avoid missing a message or a call. We’re also willing to go the extra mile to plug in cars or in search of caffeine to make sure we’re supercharged and ready for the day. We even approach total strangers for “a little juice” if we’re really in a bind.
But when it comes to your own personal power sources, how far will you go to plug in?
Admittedly, I don’t plug into my pillow as much as I should. Perhaps that’s because I get a charge out of what I do every day and the chance to connect and dream with other trailblazers. I also value moments to disconnect, take deep breaths and re-center through solo hikes or with family, friends and colleagues to explore all kinds of topics—like what’s good for our planet, its people and those we care about most.
Leadership can be lonely at times. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable when we put our big ideas out there, hoping others grasp and appreciate how hard and fast we’re pedaling to keep it all moving forward.
So how do we stay grounded as we remain steadfast in our commitment to finding sustainable solutions to what stands in the way of more independent living for adults with autism and other neurodiversities? By surrounding ourselves with people we trust, who fortify and inspire and guide us toward what we need to know. That’s how we approach our work.
Please join us and register for the 12th First Place Global Leadership Institute symposium in Phoenix or via Zoom, Oct. 18-20. The registration deadline is this Friday, Oct. 13.
We’re cognizant of the myriad ways life is predictably unpredictable—and how trusted sources make us stronger as we navigate diverse, merging paths to get us closer to our goals and dreams for those we serve. So plug into the amazing synergy we produce together as our different brains fuel a new marketplace of home, job, healthcare and community options for adults with autism and other neurodiversities. Learn more about our work through the First Place Global Leadership Institute here.
Denise D. Resnik is the founder, president, and CEO of First Place® AZ, a charitable nonprofit real estate and community developer focused on individuals with autism and other neurodiverse populations. She was inspired to start First Place for her son, Matt, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. In 1997, she co-founded the nonprofit Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). She is also the founder and CEO of DRA Collective, a Phoenix-based public relations, marketing, and communications firm.
