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Proactivity isn’t an all-or-nothing game.
In this episode, I break down the myth that leaders are either “proactive” or “reactive” and share why even small, flickering moments of foresight can put you ahead. I get into what happens when you’re forced into reactive mode and how to inject just a bit of proactivity into those moments so they don’t derail you. I talk about the “pressure off” test, those quiet weeks when your defaults show up, and how to use them to reset your habits. I wrap up with five practical steps you can start this week to shift from constant firefighting to being seen as a steady, strategic leader.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[05:00] Busting the myth of proactive vs reactive leadership
[06:14] The flickering light bulb analogy for building proactivity
[07:55] Injecting proactive actions into reactive situations
[09:59] Building your leadership “go bag” for crises
[11:42] The pressure off test and why quiet weeks matter
[13:50] Using downtime to reset strategic habits
[14:56] Five steps to increase consistent proactivity
[18:45] Why small, steady choices outweigh perfection
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