Welcome to the Leadership Pause, a place where hosts Neil Jacobs, CPsychol, and Dr. Taylere Markewich PhD stop, ask, and explore the big questions about leadership. We’ll be discussing significant world events and trends, and their implications for leaders, teams, and organizations. We’ll also be inviting experts into the conversation, so you have the insights you need to effectively lead your organization. Whether you are a senior executive at a Fortune 500 company or a founder of a fast-growing startup, each episode is for you. Join us to take a Leadership Pause.
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Episode 1
Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 23:26
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Leadership Pause. In this kick-off session, hosts Neil Jacobs, CPsychol and Dr. Taylere Markewich PhD delve into the pivotal concept of taking a leadership pause. They discuss the importance of reflection, perspective-taking, and sense-making in effective leadership, contrasting the dangers of hubris, risk aversion, and overconfidence. Filled with robust discussion, this episode offers a deep dive into why stopping to reflect can catapult leaders forward, regardless of their industry or position within an organization. Neil opens up about the risks associated with hubris in leadership, drawing on post-2008 financial crash research to illustrate how overconfidence can set leaders and organizations back. Both hosts agree that taking a pause isn't just a break but an active, intentional practice to foster self-awareness, perspective, and growth. They provide concrete examples and research-backed insights to explain why and how a pause can sharpen one's leadership acumen. The episode transitions into an insightful personal dialogue where Neil shares his journey to becoming a noted business psychologist, influenced significantly by his father's small clothing business in Northern England. Taylere reflects on how her career path and how their serendipitous partnership began during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their five-year professional relationship underscores the value of collegiality and mutual growth, epitomizing their message that effective pauses often happen in collaboration. The discussion continues with practical tips for listeners looking to implement pauses in their leadership routines. Neil suggests using a structured model like the Gibbs Reflective Cycle for a comprehensive reflection process. Taylere emphasizes questioning one's assumptions about taking a pause to unearth any buried fears or misconceptions that might be holding them back. Together, these tips provide listeners with actionable strategies to foster effective leadership through intentional pauses. Concluding the episode, Neil and Taylere underscore the transformative power of taking a pause, sharing a compelling story about a leader who reevaluated his approach after a moment of reflection. They invite listeners to join them next month as they explore the concept of “Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose,” balancing collective interests with individual needs in leadership. For those eager to engage further, the hosts encourage listeners to share their own leadership pauses or ideas for future episodes. This episode sets the stage for a podcast series dedicated to enriching the leadership journeys of its listeners.
