In every company’s journey, there are pivotal moments that shape its future. For Connico, a leading national consultancy that services the aviation, civil, transportation, institutional, commercial and industrial markets, the sudden loss of our founder, Connie Gowder, in 2021 was one of those moments. When Connie passed away, our company was half the size it is today, and there was no time to prepare. Yet, without a formal plan in place, our team’s resilience shone through, enabling us to continue moving forward and, eventually, grow.
Our ability to navigate through such a challenging period highlights the importance of resilience within organizations. According to a 2024 O.C. Tanner report, only 30% of employees believe their organization is nimbly resilient, indicating that many companies still struggle to build teams capable of adapting to sudden changes.
