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The Boardroom by Heather Elkington · Yesterday · 32 min

How to use Stoicism to become a better leader

Stoicism has changed the way I lead, handle failure, and respond when things don’t go to plan. In this episode, I’m sharing the Stoic principles I’ve used for years to become calmer, more resilient and more intentional in the way I lead. Breakdown of this episode: How to separate what you can control from what you can’t How to respond when things go wrong instead of reacting emotionally Why failure and mistakes can actually make your team stronger How to take ownership without constantly blaming yourself The role ego, comparison and other people’s opinions can play in your decisions The simple habits I use to manage my thoughts If you want to handle pressure better, overthink less and become a calmer leader, this episode is for you. Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle? Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com, two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous. New episodes every Wednesday, 8AM Follow us on Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast & @leadershipheather And btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 30,000 managers every week, join the link here: https://custardlearns.com/custard-culture-club-home

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Stoicism has changed the way I lead, handle failure, and respond when things don’t go to plan.

In this episode, I’m sharing the Stoic principles I’ve used for years to become calmer, more resilient and more intentional in the way I lead.

Breakdown of this episode:

  • How to separate what you can control from what you can’t
  • How to respond when things go wrong instead of reacting emotionally
  • Why failure and mistakes can actually make your team stronger
  • How to take ownership without constantly blaming yourself
  • The role ego, comparison and other people’s opinions can play in your decisions
  • The simple habits I use to manage my thoughts

If you want to handle pressure better, overthink less and become a calmer leader, this episode is for you.

Got a situation at work you don’t know how to handle?

Send it in at hello@theboardroompodcast.com, two lines or two paragraphs, whatever you need. Everything stays anonymous.

New episodes every Wednesday, 8AM

Follow us on Instagram: @the.boardroompodcast & @leadershipheather

And btw Heather drops practical leadership tips to over 30,000 managers every week, join the link here: https://custardlearns.com/custard-culture-club-home