Coaching for Leaders

308: The Power of Solitude, with Mike Erwin

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Mike Erwin: Lead Yourself First

Mike Erwin is the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center and the Founder and President of The Positivity Project, a non-profit organization with the mission to help America’s youth build stronger relationships by recognizing the character strengths in themselves and others. He is the co-author of the book Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude*.

Key Points
  • Solitude helps both in intense thinking and also in giving the brain a chance to quiet down.
  • It’s hard to think intensively with a lot going on around you.
  • Even extroverts can benefit from solitude.
  • Start small. Just find a few minutes throughout the day to build a habit of solitude.
  • Social media and solitude can coexist.

    • The four ways solitude benefits leaders:

    1. Clarity
    2. Creativity
    3. Moral Courage
    4. Emotional Balance
      5. Resources Mentioned
      • Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude* by Raymond M. Kethledge and Mike Erwin
      • The Character & Leadership Center
      • Team Red, White, & Blue
      • The Positivity Project
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