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Have you ever noticed that when everything speeds up around you, your best thinking slows down? Wisdom Wednesday tackles the counterintuitive power of stillness in a world obsessed with speed.
Speed without clarity is just a faster path to burnout. That's why this episode explores how stillness – strategic pausing – can transform your decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Despite what our hustle culture suggests, the most powerful leaders know when to create space between stimulus and response.
I break down three practical ways to cultivate stillness amidst chaos: scheduling literal silence (just five minutes can change your day), practicing the "power pause" (one breath before responding), and asking better questions that shift you from reaction to wisdom. These simple but profound practices create the bridge between merely reacting to pressure and thoughtfully responding with your best thinking.
This isn't about being passive. It's about making the deliberate choice to slow down so you can see clearly when it matters most. The most strategic leaders understand that stillness isn't weakness – it's the birthplace of discernment, wisdom, and breakthrough thinking.
Where in your life are you rushing when you should be reflecting? What decision today deserves a moment of stillness before you act? Share your thoughts by leaving a message or sending an email to [email protected]. If your team is stuck in reactive mode, visit growthinstigators.com to schedule a free discovery call. Together, we can transform pressure into purposeful leadership.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Growth Instigators (00:00:00)

2. Stillness as a Power Move (00:00:27)

3. Three Ways to Practice Stillness (00:00:57)

4. Today's Challenge and Key Takeaway (00:01:28)

5. Call to Action and Closing (00:02:24)

336 episodes

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Manage episode 476042273 series 3557145
Content provided by Aaron Havens. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aaron Havens or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Have you ever noticed that when everything speeds up around you, your best thinking slows down? Wisdom Wednesday tackles the counterintuitive power of stillness in a world obsessed with speed.
Speed without clarity is just a faster path to burnout. That's why this episode explores how stillness – strategic pausing – can transform your decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Despite what our hustle culture suggests, the most powerful leaders know when to create space between stimulus and response.
I break down three practical ways to cultivate stillness amidst chaos: scheduling literal silence (just five minutes can change your day), practicing the "power pause" (one breath before responding), and asking better questions that shift you from reaction to wisdom. These simple but profound practices create the bridge between merely reacting to pressure and thoughtfully responding with your best thinking.
This isn't about being passive. It's about making the deliberate choice to slow down so you can see clearly when it matters most. The most strategic leaders understand that stillness isn't weakness – it's the birthplace of discernment, wisdom, and breakthrough thinking.
Where in your life are you rushing when you should be reflecting? What decision today deserves a moment of stillness before you act? Share your thoughts by leaving a message or sending an email to [email protected]. If your team is stuck in reactive mode, visit growthinstigators.com to schedule a free discovery call. Together, we can transform pressure into purposeful leadership.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Growth Instigators (00:00:00)

2. Stillness as a Power Move (00:00:27)

3. Three Ways to Practice Stillness (00:00:57)

4. Today's Challenge and Key Takeaway (00:01:28)

5. Call to Action and Closing (00:02:24)

336 episodes

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