The Art of Pausing: Self Control for Leaders and Teams

Welcome to another insightful episode of It's the Bottom Line That Matters! Today, your hosts Jennifer Glass, Daniel McCraine, and Patricia Reszetylo explore the essential soft skill of self-control, and how mastering it can transform your personal and professional life.

In this episode, the hosts open up with real-world examples, from Jennifer’s approach to cheat days in her diet to Patricia’s thoughts on using “colorful language” privately versus in professional settings. They reflect on the importance of recognizing and managing our impulses—whether it’s resisting temptation, responding calmly to a difficult colleague, or making strategic business decisions when emotions are running high.

Through personal anecdotes and humorous asides, Daniel, Patricia, and Jennifer discuss why self-control is much more than simply holding back or suppressing emotion. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s idea of pausing between stimulus and response, they highlight how that crucial moment of choice is where growth, happiness, and professional credibility truly reside.

The conversation also touches on practical challenges—like dealing with frustrating clients, maintaining professionalism even when “out of sight” in the workplace, and choosing productivity over procrastination as solopreneurs. Patricia reminds us that self-control isn’t about being emotionless, but about having the power to choose the most effective and appropriate action, rather than simply reacting.

As the episode wraps up, the hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own approaches to self-control, sharing strategies to expand your options and build emotional discipline for better outcomes—both at work and at home. If you’re ready for practical advice, relatable stories, and expert perspectives on a skill that truly shapes success, this is the episode for you!

Keywords: self control, soft skills, emotional control, business success, workplace professionalism, client interactions, cheat day, diet, lifestyle choices, discipline, emotional response, stress management, workplace relationships, communication, professional language, customer service, work-life balance, personal growth, habits, self-discipline, workplace environment, employee behavior, personal choices, productivity, workplace challenges, attitude management, self-awareness, reacting vs responding, emotional intelligence, options for action