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Lead with Confidence: Key Success for Resilient Organizations and Business Transformation

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  • Miriam Díez

    (EAE Business School)

  • Denisse Goldfararb

    (Universidad Pontífica de Chile)

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In a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by uncertainty, complexity, and constant disruption, organizational resilience has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable business success. This chapter explores the critical leadership paradigms and strategic practices that enable companies to adapt, transform, and thrive. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and case studies, the chapter outlines the characteristics of resilient organizations: adaptability, proactive opportunity-seeking, relational strength, and organizational health. Particular attention is given to the role of leadership and trust in fostering psychologically safe work environments. Furthermore, the concept of the “learning organization” is presented as a foundational model for resilience. Organizations that embed continuous learning, participatory decision-making, and flexible structures are better equipped to manage adversity and complexity. Trust-based leadership is identified as a critical enabler of team cohesion, empowerment, and ethical decision-making. Ultimately, the chapter advocates for a shift from control-oriented to care-centered leadership, rooted in emotional intelligence, technical competence, and ethical integrity. This approach not only strengthens organizational resilience but also promotes meaningful work and human flourishing in the future of work.

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  • Miriam Díez & Denisse Goldfararb, 2025. "Lead with Confidence: Key Success for Resilient Organizations and Business Transformation," Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics,, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:seschp:978-3-032-05730-3_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-05730-3_8
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