#234 Learning Through Looking Back: How Reflection Shapes Effective Leaders

14/08/2025 7 min Temporada 5 Episodio 234
#234 Learning Through Looking Back: How Reflection Shapes Effective Leaders

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Send us a textfeaturing:Draven HopeBen TownsendEver caught yourself replaying a meeting or conversation days later, questioning your every word and action? You're not alone in this leadership struggle.Our latest installment in the Leadership is Influence series tackles the complex relationship between reflection and effective leadership. Through an insightful conversation with Liz Draven Hope from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and the show's executive producer, Ben Townsend, we explore how self-reflection can either propel your leadership forward or become a paralyzing force of self-doubt.• Excessive self-reflection can undermine confidence and create unnecessary anxiety• Fear often drives overthinking and becomes a "destructive force right between your ears"• After-action reviews are valuable when they lead to learning and concrete improvements• Effective reflection includes evaluating both successes and failures to fine-tune leadership approach• The goal is to balance thoughtful analysis with the ability to move forward without rumination• Situational lack of confidence affects even experienced leaders in certain contexts• Turning reflection into action distinguishes productive analysis from unproductive worryVisit the Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel, listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.Support the showI ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

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