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Quote:
“He who angers you conquers you.” — Elizabeth Kenny
Jefferson: “Remain cool and unruffled under all circumstances.”

🎧 Episode Summary:
Scott unpacks the critical difference between reacting and responding. He explains that emotional freedom isn't about suppressing feelings but owning them. Drawing on Jefferson’s call for composure and Kenny’s warning about anger, this episode challenges leaders to master their emotional responses as a foundation for true freedom.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why emotional mastery is essential for leadership
• How anger can become a form of surrendering power
• Practical strategies to stay “cool and unruffled” under pressure

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Tends to react quickly under stress
• Wants to build better emotional resilience
• Needs tools to navigate conflict with calm and clarity

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Emotional Intelligence, Self-Control, Anger Management, Jefferson, Stoicism, Leadership Development, The Inner Strategy

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Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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