Seasons leadership podcast
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Winter: Get Cozy, Settle In and Transform Your Leadership
Season
5
| Episode
53
1/16/2024
Join us for the inaugural episode of season 5 of the Seasons Leadership Podcast. We discuss the transformational season of leadership we know metaphorically as winter. The energy of winter is different, things slow down, we are more self-oriented and self-reflective. Discover how this period, though outwardly quiet, under the surface provides the opportunity for us to transform not only ourselves but our leadership.
Show notes:
In this episode we talk about:
· Honoring the time and space to transform and the importance of feeling our feelings.
· How you know when you are experiencing “winter.”
· Actionable advice on what to do when you are experiencing winter in your life and as a leader.
· What to avoid or resist during this season.
· We end with a discussion on self-care. Excellent leaders have a responsibility to take care of themselves.
Get started on improving your leadership journey by reflecting with us on what the season of winter has to offer you.
Resources:
Self-Care Makes Room for Leadership Excellence - Seasons Leadership Podcast
www.seasonsleadership.com/podcast/s3-e36
Winter Reflection – The Almanac (our blog)
www.seasonsleadership.com/almanac/winter-reflection
Winter Playlist on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7266D2WQ714FR72IoLscoz?si=c20b065f9903445c
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