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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to The Breakout Room — the space where real leadership conversations happen.In this episode, Paul and Betsy talk rest, burnout, and the gift of slowing down. They unpack leadership blindspots, polarities, and how to thrive in complexity. If you're a leader, team builder, or lifelong learner looking for honest stories, real growth, and a few laughs along the way, you're in the right room.KEY MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 Navigating Leadership Challenges and Polarities01:15 The Importance of Rest and Work-Life Balance02:52 Personal Experiences with Work and Rest07:38 Introducing a Special Guest08:07 Understanding Polarities in Leadership14:45 Complexity and Leadership19:31 Balancing Challenge and Support in Coaching20:27 Redefining Support: Confidence and Vulnerability22:15 The Platinum Rule in Leadership23:27 Navigating Polarities in Leadership24:17 Practical Approaches to Polarity Management28:16 The Importance of 'And' in Leadership30:31 Current Leadership Challenges and Polarities32:30 Masculine and Feminine Energies in Leadership37:50 Polarity Stacking and Problem Solving40:04 Conclusion and ResourcesFollow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Breakout_RoomPaul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptbyrneBetsy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-leatherman-99b7b4/New episodes every other week. Subscribe and join the conversation.
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