What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: How Adversity Can Be a Good Thing
At the beginning of the pool season, a sudden departure of the Aquatics Manager left the parks and recreation team scrambling to fill a crucial role. Despite initial challenges, the team’s director took on the added responsibilities of pool management alongside regular duties, revealing gaps in both business processes and leadership styles. The situation turned into an opportunity for growth, strengthening team cohesion, and fostering stronger connections with the community. Reflecting on this experience, the director emphasizes the importance of embracing adversity as a path to progress and looks forward to the future with a renewed focus on personal and team development.