Today in CEO, we had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker Chris Swims! He shared valuable insight on leadership, resilience, and the importance of learning to pivot when things don’t go as planned.
One of his biggest messages was that leadership means making sure everyone feels included, supported, and guided, especially those who may be falling behind or losing their way. He also reminded us that it’s okay to feel frustrated, disappointed, or upset when things don’t go the way we expected, as long as we continue working through those emotions and pushing forward.
We can’t always control the changes and challenges that come our way, but we can control how we respond to them. Sometimes, moving forward means adjusting our expectations, changing our approach, and finding a new way to reach our goals.
Thank you, Chris Swims, for sharing your experiences and reminding us that great leadership isn’t about having everything go according to plan; it’s about how we respond when it doesn’t!
✍️ Written by CEO student, Kenzley Camodeca
