Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast: Model Thoughtful Leadership, Not Reactivity

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Leadership Unlocked: The Operating System Every Tired Executive Leader Needs to Delegate Effectively & Foster Accountability

Dusty Holcomb, Leadership Systems & Delegation Expert

32 episodes

3 days ago

Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth. Each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, stories from leaders in the field, and practical tools for high-performing teams—making it a must-listen for anyone serious about leadership development. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or yourself, you'll walk away with something you can use right now. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or visit ArcqusGroup.com/podcast to learn more.

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Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast: Model Thoughtful Leadership, Not Reactivity - E18

Leadership Unlocked: The Operating System Every Tired Executive Leader Needs to Delegate Effectively & Foster Accountability

15 minutes

2 months ago

Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast: Model Thoughtful Leadership, Not Reactivity - E18

Dusty goes solo to unpack a counterintuitive truth every leader needs to hear—sometimes the fastest way forward is to slow down. Drawing from early lessons on the shooting range, hard-won insights in Ironman training, and years of leadership experience, he reveals how rushing only traps us in reactivity, while rhythm and precision unlock lasting impact. With practical tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and habits such as creating intentional white space, installing circuit breakers, and modeling thoughtful pace for others, Dusty shows how leaders can shift from grinding harder to investing time where it matters most. This episode is a call to step off the hustle treadmill, embrace the mantra “slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” and lead with the kind of clarity and focus that multiplies influence, accelerates results, and leaves a lasting mark.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Early Lessons in Marksmanship

(01:32) - The Paradox of Slowing Down in Leadership

(03:11) - The Hustle Trap and the Eisenhower Matrix

(04:53) - Swimming and the Power of Smoothness

(09:26) - Applying Smoothness in Leadership

Key Topics Discussed:

Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership

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