You don’t have to be a perfect leader

Leadership will test your patience.

- High-pressure meetings
- Frustrating setbacks
- Resistance to change

It's easy to let your emotions take over in those moments.

But there's a better way.

Take a pause.

The next time you feel yourself about to react, try this:

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Ask yourself: What’s the real problem here?
3. Respond with intention, not emotion.

You don't have to be a perfect leader.

But you do need to be an aware leader.

And aware leaders embrace the pause.