Reflecting on Wisdom: Highlights from Inspiring Conversations

The most powerful growth happens when we pause, reflect, and embrace the lessons shared by those around us.  

This special episode is a heartfelt reflection on the wisdom gained from extraordinary conversations over the years. Host Gretchen Schott revisits powerful lessons shared by inspiring leaders, exploring themes like authentic leadership, the value of feedback, and the power of stillness in personal and professional growth. She also shares her personal journey with wisdom as her word of the year, offering reflections on listening, learning, and letting go while reminding us all of the impact we are capable of making.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Leadership is about relationships and influence

• Feedback is a powerful tool for growth

• Taking time to listen, observe, and let others find their own path is often the wisest way to lead

Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introduction (01:24) Relationships are the basis of our success (03:31) Feedback is essential (05:04) Leadership is an influence relationship (07:08) Emotional intelligence in leadership (08:35) Integrating your life (10:01) Leading authentically (11:50) Challenging traditional career paths (13:57) Letting go of the need for permission (15:05) Reflections on the word wisdom 

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