Adaptive Leadership and Resilience: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Luévanos

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo welcomes back Dr. Anthony Luévanos, leadership strategist and organizational development expert, for a powerful conversation on adaptive leadership and resilience.

Dr. Luévanos shares why resilience is more than just “toughing it out, "it’s about adaptability, self-awareness, and the ability to inspire teams through uncertainty. Together, Erica and Dr. Luévanos explore how leaders can embrace vulnerability, foster two-way communication, and build organizations that can bend without breaking.

Key themes include:

• The true definition of resilience in leadership—beyond grit and endurance.
• Common misconceptions that hold leaders back from being adaptive.
• How gender dynamics shape resilience in male-dominated workplaces.
• The role of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in resilient leadership.
• Lessons from extreme conditions, including the Stockdale Paradox and Viktor Frankl’s work.
• Why self-care and community are critical to avoiding burnout.

Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or yourself through change, this episode offers actionable insights on cultivating resilience that lasts.