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...
The Donkey Uprising – What Mini-Donkeys Can Teach You About Leadership
The Reins of Leadership
17 minutes
2 months ago
The Donkey Uprising – What Mini-Donkeys Can Teach You About Leadership
What do two cheeky mini-donkeys and a paddock full of personality have to do with leadership? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of The Reins of Leadership, we explore an unexpected rebellion - not in the boardroom, but in the paddock - and the powerful lessons it holds for business leaders, teams, and anyone managing people with purpose. Meet Dotty and Sparky, the unlikely masterminds of the Great Donkey Uprising, and discover how their dynamic mirrors the strategist-impl...
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...
