Wellfleet Beachside Chats
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Wellfleet Beachside Chats
The Leadership Superpower No One Talks About: Being Fully Present
Podcast Notes
Welcome to Beachside Chats, where business strategy meets innovation, and every conversation is a step toward unlocking your full potential. I'm your host, Stephen Webster - strategic growth coach and performance enthusiast. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply someone driven to grow, this is the place for actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you get 1% better every day. Today, we'll be diving into “The Leadership Superpower No One Talks About: Being Fully Present” so let's dive in.
1. Single-Task Your Conversations
a. Multitasking is a myth. You can’t lead well when you’re mentally split between two things.
b. Try This: In your next conversation, put your phone away, close your laptop, and listen with full attention. Your team will feel the difference.
2. Build “Presence Triggers” Into Your Day
a. Before every key conversation or meeting, reset and refocus.
b. Try This: Before you walk into a room, ask yourself: “Am I fully here, or am I somewhere else?” If the answer is “somewhere else,” take a deep breath and refocus.
3. Stop Rushing—Create Space Between Commitments
a. When meetings run back-to-back, you bring stress from the last one into the next.
b. Try This: Block 5 minutes between meetings to reset your mind. Leadership isn’t about speed—it’s about intentionality.
Quote of the Day:
“Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Elliot
Today’s Oyster Shot: 🦪
In your next conversation, notice when your mind drifts. Then, bring it back. Train presence like a muscle.
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