The Chief Executive Officer of African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), Dr. Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has underscored the need for leaders in companies to be resilient in order to drive growth.

She stated that a resilient leader drives success, not just survival, during tough times.

Dr. Mrs. Siaw Agyepong made this observation during her address at the Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) 2025, where she spoke to management and staff of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa, in the Central Region.

The 12th edition of the conference is under the theme, "Transformation through Leadership" and is scheduled to conclude on January 17, 2025.

The event aims to promote business sustainability, positive work ethics, and an in-depth focus on how leadership at all levels can catalyze impactful and sustainable change within the group.

In her presentation, titled, "The Path to Resilience," Dr. Siaw Agyepong emphasised the importance of resilience as a skill that leaders must cultivate through embracing discomfort and overcoming challenges.

She noted that resilience sparks innovation and drives solution-finding, enabling organizations to navigate challenges effectively.

“Resilience is not something you’re born with—it’s something you build,” she remarked.

According to her, a resilient leader remains focused and committed to their vision, even when faced with overwhelming obstacles, adding that “a resilient leader takes and implements bold reforms to bring about change.”

She further explained that resilient leaders demonstrate purpose-driven resilience, stressing that “it is a continuous process.”

Dr. Mrs. Siaw Agyepong highlighted Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Elon Musk, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as exemplary purpose-driven leaders who have exhibited remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

While challenging participants to cultivate resilience in their respective fields, she encouraged them to seek strength and guidance from God.