Ep 143 – Stillness Before Strategy: Leading from Inner Peace

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🎙️ Episode Summary

Epictetus wrote, “No great thing is created suddenly.”
Stillness is not the absence of movement—it’s the foundation of wise movement.
In this episode, Scott explores how stillness creates space for better strategy, deeper focus, and authentic leadership.
When your mind is calm, your direction becomes clear.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How Stoic stillness sharpens leadership strategy
• The link between reflection and clarity
• Why peace precedes progress

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• Feels pressured to move faster
• Needs clarity before making big decisions
• Seeks focus and peace amid busyness

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Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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