<p>Resilience is characterized as a process of positive adaptation in the face of adversities faced both professionally and professionally, which allows individuals to grow and learn. The research is outlined through the qualitative approach, making use of in-depth interviews for data collection. Five executives from textile sector organizations, located in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, participated in the survey. Through the analysis of the participants' life histories, it was evidenced that resilience is a process learned over time, through coping with adverse situations, experienced from childhood to adulthood which helps to achieve results, the health and well-being of workers.</p>