In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
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In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
Leadership Is a Mirror: What Are You Really Seeing
The Reins of Leadership
45 minutes
3 months ago
Leadership Is a Mirror: What Are You Really Seeing
In this week's episode, Merinda teams up with the insightful Jina Hardy to explore the powerful and provocative idea that leadership is a mirror. What if the challenges you face with your team, your clients, and your goals aren't just external problems to be solved, but reflections of your own inner world? Jina and Merinda dive deep into this concept, sharing personal stories of navigating difficult dynamics and discovering that true leadership begins with radical self-awareness. They unpack ...
The Reins of Leadership
In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
