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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. — Zeno of Citium

Leadership often starts with listening—but in a world of constant noise, few people do it well. In this episode, Scott breaks down how to lead with your ears first, and why restraint in speech builds strength in relationships.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why listening is a leadership multiplier
• How to practice restraint in conversations
• What talking last teaches your team about trust

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• Is quick to speak and slow to pause
• Struggles with dominating conversations unintentionally
• Wants to become a more present and trusted leader

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🔑 Keywords:

Zeno, Listening, Communication, Leadership Presence, Self-Control, Emotional Intelligence, The Inner Strategy

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The Stoic Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

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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