#153: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Why Great Leaders Pause Before Acting

Season 3 Episode 153

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In this episode, Becca Silver interviews Bethany Rees about her unique approach to leadership, using the metaphor of the "body of leadership": head (mindset), heart (relationships), hands (execution), and guts (accountability). They discuss the importance of pausing, reflection, and focusing on what truly matters ("rocks over sand") to avoid burnout and be more effective leaders. Bethany shares practical mantras and strategies for nourishing leadership and emphasizes the value of self-accountability and proactive problem-solving. The episode also highlights Bethany’s new book, Leadership on the Rocks.

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Bethany Rees is a leadership coach, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership. With humor and practical wisdom, she equips overwhelmed leaders with her Leadership Survival Kit framework to trade chaos for clarity and thrive in the wilderness of leadership.

Bethany Rees' Info:

Order the book: Leadership on the Rocks on Amazon
Free resource: Leadership Survival Checklist
Learn more: leadershipontherocks.com
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#153: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Why Great Leaders Pause Before Acting