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 Leader's Most Important Circle: Moving From Worry to Action
The Reins of Leadership
17 minutes
1 month ago
The Leader's Most Important Circle: Moving From Worry to Action
Do you ever feel like you're wasting energy worrying about things you can't change? As a leader, it’s easy to get fixated on the "spooky corners"—the difficult market, a colleague's bad mood, or a project that feels doomed. But what if your focus on the problem is the one thing preventing you from finding the solution? In this solo episode, I share a personal story from my return to riding that revealed a powerful truth about where we place our energy. We dive into a classic leadership model—...
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...
