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The ground will shift—so what do you train for? We dive into resilience you can actually use: the steady, repeatable practice of recovering with intention, not the myth of unbreakable confidence. Sparked by Greg Stephens’ honest story about near-misses and next steps, we explore how leaders build credibility through consistent recovery, not perfect outcomes, and why the quiet choice to pause can change the course of a hard conversation.
We unpack the small moves that make a big difference: micro-pauses that reset your nervous system, ten seconds of silence that invite truth, and curious questions that turn defensiveness into discovery. You’ll learn how to model resilience for your team by letting them see you regroup and reframe, why “confidence” is a shaky goal compared to trained steadiness, and how listening beyond words—tone, posture, what’s not said—reveals what’s really happening in the room. We also talk about discomfort as a growth signal, not a stop sign, and the way courage shows up in the body when the only honest move is forward.
From ownership without blame to repetition over charisma, we map a practical path to durable leadership. You’ll get a simple skill-builder challenge: schedule one avoided conversation, prepare a single opening sentence, hold the silence, and aim to understand rather than to win. Step by step, those reps layer into a leadership shape that bends without breaking, steadies others when pressure climbs, and feels unmistakably yours. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a colleague who needs it today, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show.

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פרקים

1. From Trust To Resilience (00:00:00)

2. Resilience As Intentional Recovery (00:00:32)

3. The Power Of The Pause (00:01:45)

4. Modeling Consistency For Your Team (00:03:16)

5. Getting Comfortable With Discomfort (00:05:19)

6. Listening Beyond Words (00:07:42)

7. Calm Presence And Nervous System Reset (00:09:41)

8. Courage, Instinct, And Ownership (00:11:28)

9. Practice Over Performance (00:14:02)

10. The Skill Builder Challenge (00:16:05)

11. Gentle Repetition And Closing (00:18:41)