Resilience 2.0 - From The Killing Fields to Boardroom: The S.A.L.T Effect

Resilience 2.0 - From The Killing Fields to Boardroom: The S.A.L.T Effect

The harrowing journey of immigrant refugees fleeing brutal regimes like the Khmer Rouge has long captured global attention through acclaimed books and films, including the Oscar-winning The Killing Fields . In this powerful expanded edition of Resilience: Killing Fields to Boardroom , Dr. Emad Rahim, a genocide survivor and refugee, revisits his remarkable story with renewed depth and purpose. Raised in the streets of Brooklyn and Syracuse NY after escaping the Killing Fields of Cambodia, Dr. Rahim overcame childhood trauma, violence, prejudice, and learning challenges to become a celebrated educator, entrepreneur, and thought leader. His journey is not shared to evoke pity, but to reveal the quiet brilliance of the human spirit, which is resilient, adaptive, and capable of transformation. At the heart of this edition is the S.A.L.T. model—Surviving, Adapting, Loving, and Transforming, a framework Dr. Rahim developed to navigate adversity and inspire others to do the same. With updated reflections, new case studies, and practical insights, this edition offers readers a deeper, more expansive look at resilience in action. Whether you're an educator, student, leader, or someone seeking hope in difficult times, Resilience is a compelling invitation to rise above, reclaim your story, and lead with purpose.