Building Resilience Workforces of the Future with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski
Eps. #162 Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Alfredo Borodowski discusses the critical mistakes leaders make when attempting to future-proof their workforce, particularly the risk of employee burnout. He emphasizes the importance of understanding character strengths and fostering resilience within teams. Listeners will learn practical strategies to create a culture of nourishment rather than fixing, ultimately enhancing employee engagement and performance.
Listener Takeaways:
Leaders should focus on providing orientation rather than trying to predict change.
Understanding character strengths is essential for minimizing disorientation in teams.
Resilience is about learning from setbacks and coming back stronger, not just returning to the previous state.
Companies should shift from a culture of fixing to one of nourishing employee potential.
Psychological capital, including self-confidence, hope, optimism, and resilience, is crucial for future success.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Dr. Alfredo Borodowski is a Purpose Factor Facilitator at The Purpose Company, where he helps leaders connect purpose to performance by building cultures rooted in meaning, resilience, and engagement.
Guest(s): Dr. Alfredo Borodowski, Purpose Factor Facilitator, The Purpose Company
Alfredo Borodowski, PhD, MSW, is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and consultant specializing in Positive Psychology, Psychological Capital, and Purpose. He helps organizations and leaders achieve peak performance by transforming workplace cultures from stress-driven to strength-driven.
With over 30 years of experience, Alfredo has advised executives from companies including Paramount, MetLife, and Motorola, and more than 50 nonprofit organizations. His approach blends cutting-edge psychology with practical leadership tools that increase engagement, resilience, and productivity. Alfredo is the author of the forthcoming book The Human Upgrade: The New Resilient Leadership for Peak Performance in the AI Revolution—a roadmap for leaders seeking to thrive amid disruption by developing optimism, adaptability, and purpose.
He has been featured in over forty podcasts and is known for his ability to turn complex science into actionable strategies that move teams and inspire lasting change.
