Resilience is a trait that can help school leaders use their energy wisely when faced with adversity. But why do some leaders emerge from adversity with a balance in their account and others with a deficit? To explore this question, the authors conducted a case study with a single focus: "How do resilient school leaders move ahead in the face of adversity?" They identified six specific strengths that contribute to increased resilience. This case study illustrates the dynamics of how one principal demonstrated the six strengths of resilient leaders as he led a task force effort in his school district. He drew upon these strengths to form a strong foundation for moving ahead in the face of adversity. Equally important, he created the quiet, reflective time to examine how he performed and assessed how he could build on these strengths in the future. In summary, he modeled what it takes to be a resilient leader in the midst of a storm.