Leaders create lasting added value when they use the space between stimulus and response instead of reacting on autopilot.

This episode is for leaders, coaches and team developers who work in complex, changing environments.

We look at the moment when something from the outside hits you and you either react out of habit or consciously choose your response.

The central tension: your freedom to decide and your responsibility to create success together with others.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• the shift from “Things just happen to me” to knowing that you always have a space to choose between stimulus and response.

• how to clarify your intention and lead with appreciation by expanding your options for action and turning this space to choose into real impact.

• a simple way to deal with concrete situations: pause, breathe, ask yourself about your contribution, and then act intentionally in teams and organizations.

With Christine Reinshagen, leadership coach for self-leadership, teams and organizations.

Within the next 24 hours, choose one challenging interaction at work, pause for three deep breaths, ask yourself: “What is my intention and my contribution here?” and then choose your response from this space to choose.