E89: Leverage the Power of the Pause to Become a Better Leader

Leadership Presence | Mastering The Inner Work Of Leadership

“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. But as I moved into more complex roles and worked with top executives, I realized that sometimes the best thing you can do as a leader is to stop, take a deep breath, and not react.”

“ I realized that my instinct to react, driven by stress and a need to be in control, especially under pressure and under [a] tight deadline, wasn't just unproductive, it was undermining my ability to lead.”

“[Pausing] helps you and gives you time to invite collaboration. When you hold space for others to contribute, you build trust and engagement.”

“ When you pause, you give your brain time to shift from its reactive fight or flight mode to a more thoughtful and strategic state.”

“ The next time you're in a tense situation, take a breath, pause, and ask yourself, how do I want to show up right now?”

Connect with Janet Ioli:

Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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