A Slight Change of Plans BONUS: Boost Your Resilience At Work
May 26, 2025
Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of The Unshakeables podcast, shares his expertise on resilience at work. He explores the unique challenges small business owners face and offers insights on mental health strategies. The discussion highlights the importance of community support and contingency planning, illustrated by the recovery of a coffee company after a fire. Ben also emphasizes the balance between personal well-being and business duties, discussing how empathy and understanding personal purpose can combat burnout and enhance workplace relationships.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Coffee Company Survives Fire
- A coffee company lost their warehouse and inventory due to a fire overnight.
- They survived by leveraging goodwill and support from a competitor who lent them equipment temporarily.
Prepare Before Crisis Hits
- Build and nurture your support networks when times are good, not when you're in crisis.
- Do thorough contingency planning to understand which risks you can survive and how to manage them.
Separate Business and Personal Life
- Small business owners should try to separate personal life struggles from business responsibilities.
- Keeping employees happy and productive is key to business success and personal life stability.