Episode 46: Pause. Reflect. Lead: A Summer Reset for You and Your Team
Episode 46
Pause. Reflect. Lead: A Summer Reset for You and Your Team
Episode Summary
Summer can shake up routines and drain energy—for both leaders and their teams.
By asking yourself five simple questions, you can pause, reset, and lead with fresh intention.
Taking a moment now helps prevent bigger challenges down the road.
Key Points:
Leadership energy is contagious—checking in with yourself helps you lead with clarity and calm.
Small signs of drift or disconnect in your team can signal bigger issues if left unaddressed.
Simple, intentional conversations can re-engage your team and build momentum through summer.
Resources
Blog Posts (see DISC page for full list of DISC blog posts):
Free Leadership Toolbox (with resources on time management)
Related Episodes
Tackle Your Tasks: A Simple Guide to Prioritizing with the Eisenhower Box
Mastering the Art of Delegation: Empower Your Team and Reclaim Your Time
Reflect to Lead: Unlocking Growth Through Consistent Self-Awareness
From Firefighting to Forward Thinking: Making the Time to Lead
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
