What if we sought to emerge stronger from this pandemic moment? How might we do that?

Those were the questions that started us down a path of organizing the first in a series of roundtables with leaders we admire—athletic-minded executives who are used to playing the long game and being resilient in the face of setbacks. Our partnership was born out of a friendship and a shared philosophy that performance is a journey, not a destination. And that a growth-mindset is the most powerful tool in achieving success in business and in sport.

On May 8, we gathered a handpicked group of executives from across industries to explore how they were adapting, innovating and fostering connection despite the uncertainty and isolation cast by COVID-19. Here’s what we learned from our first discussion.