Leadership isn't about charging ahead full steam—it's about positioning yourself at the center of the wheel, staying calm, and listening deeply. Jeff Allen, a business leader with experience as a container ship captain, shares how navigating stormy business conditions requires exceptional awareness and personal responsibility.The fundamental principle is "Leadership is hearing the calls for help." When we truly listen to others' needs, we gain crucial awareness about our environment, allowing us to adjust strategically. But there's a challenging truth at the heart of this approach: external conflicts mirror internal ones. When conflict exists in your team, look inward to identify your own internal conflicts first. Attempting to solve others' problems without addressing your own makes you part of the problem rather than the solution.Our current economic turbulence isn't merely a temporary setback but a correction in a natural cycle we've ignored while pursuing perpetual growth. Rather than desperately holding on during downturns, we should use these periods like low tide—when all the rocks and wrecks beneath the waterline become visible—to clean up what isn't working. This transforms recessions from survival periods into opportunities for meaningful reorganization and preparation for the next positive cycle.Most provocatively, Jeff challenges the fundamental business premise of competition. Competition stems from scarcity thinking and inevitably destroys relationships. The alternative? Embracing partnership, valuing diverse perspectives, and fostering mutuality between companies. This shift from competition to cooperation represents the future of business—not just growing profits, but growing awareness, consciousness, and sustainable relationships that benefit everyone involved.Questions and comments welcome below! Remember, we're better in this together.Listen to the Leadership Espresso Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OT3BYzDHMafETOMgFEor3 View the Leadership Espresso Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Stefangoetz_Global_Leadership/videos Connect with Stefan Götz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefangoetz/ Check out Stefan's Executive and Team Coachinghttps://www.stefan-goetz.com/

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