Leading With Seasonal Wisdom

27/08/2025 27 min Episodio 14
Leading With Seasonal Wisdom

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Episode 14: Leading With Seasonal WisdomSummary: In this reflective and energizing episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, Lori explores how seasonal transitions—especially the shift from summer to fall—can become powerful opportunities for recalibration. Instead of rushing headfirst into the September “pileup,” Lori invites high-achieving professionals to embrace the wisdom of pausing, filtering outdated goals, and leaning into intentional clarity.Drawing from personal stories (including the discipline of preseason training) and her signature four-step reset process, Lori shares how to realign with purpose, take bold yet aligned action, and sustain momentum through joy. This conversation is not about doing more—it’s about doing the right things, at the right time, with the right energy.If you’re ready to trade burnout for balance and scattered ambition for seasonal clarity, this episode is your reset button.🔑 Key Takeaways:1. Seasonal Shifts Hold Strategic Wisdom Just as nature moves in cycles, so do our lives and work. Pausing to reflect and recalibrate after summer helps avoid overwhelm and fosters sustainable success.2. Outdated Goals Weigh You Down Not every goal set in January still serves you in September. Lori encourages filtering and releasing what no longer aligns.3. The Four-Step Reset Process Lori introduces a practical framework to reclaim clarity: Pause, Filter, Align, Act. This structured reflection creates space for intentional growth.4. Discipline Builds Freedom Drawing on her preseason training story, Lori reminds listeners that consistency and small disciplined actions create the foundation for joyful momentum.5. Joy Is a Leadership Strategy Success sustained without joy isn’t true success. Joy must be built into your systems and choices—not treated as an afterthought.🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:Lori’s Four-Step Reset Process – Pause, Filter, Align, ActThe concept of seasonal rhythms as a leadership strategyLori’s personal story of preseason athletic training as a metaphor for Q4 preparation✨ Reflection Prompts:What would it look like to intentionally reset this September instead of just piling on more?Which commitments need to be released so you can create space for what matters most?How can you bring more joy and clarity into your leadership this fall?🧠 Who This Episode Is For:High-achieving professionals navigating September transitionsLeaders seeking clarity and sustainability in Q4Anyone who wants to reset goals with intention and avoid burnoutProfessionals curious about aligning work with seasonal rhythms📩 Want to Go Deeper?Try Lori’s Four-Step Reset Process this week—journal through Pause, Filter, Align, and Act.Follow Lori on LinkedIn to join the conversation.Book a Leadership Strategy Call with Lori at loripine.com.🎧 Subscribe to The Joy CEO Podcast ⭐️ Leave a review so more purpose-driven leaders can find the show. 📲 Share this episode with someone who’s feeling the September pileup and needs a...