E89: Are You a Reactive Leader? Leveraging the Power of the Pause to Lead with Clarity, Empathy & Purpose.
The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New Era · 2025-01-23 · 9 min
Episode notes
“Leadership is full of moments where your first reaction is not your best reaction. And I know you know what I mean. But when you pause, you create space to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.” In this episode, I talk about why pausing is so powerful, how it can transform the way you lead, and practical ways you can start using it right away. In this episode: A moment when my inability to pause nearly cost me the trust of my team Why pausing matters in leadership 3 things you can do to help you leverage the power of the pause And more! Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with Less Ego and More Soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact. Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode “Early in my career, I thought leadership was about being decisive, acting fast, and always having the answer.