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Shelby and Belinda discuss the need to shift focus from operational excellence to survival strategies in difficult times, such as the current federal government shutdown affecting many in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
We emphasize the importance of community, resilience, and mental health, and introduce our new Leadership Lounge on Substack, where you'll find deeper discussions and group coaching. We also highlight the emotional and financial impacts of furloughs on individuals and businesses, and offer advice on staying connected within communities during crises.
This episode is dedicated to all those impacted by the 2025 federal government shutdown in the United States.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_IHTJmvsAL4
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You'll get a monthly bonus episode of the Leadership Tea Podcast, group coaching sessions for Lounge members, and quarterly Q&A episodes with Shelby and Belinda.
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Join us on February 28th, 2026 at the DC Wharf for the Recommit: Winter Retreat. Get your tickets here: https://www.stirringsuccess.com/recommit-a-halfday-retreat
We publish new episodes every other Wednesday.
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By Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier4.9
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Shelby and Belinda discuss the need to shift focus from operational excellence to survival strategies in difficult times, such as the current federal government shutdown affecting many in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
We emphasize the importance of community, resilience, and mental health, and introduce our new Leadership Lounge on Substack, where you'll find deeper discussions and group coaching. We also highlight the emotional and financial impacts of furloughs on individuals and businesses, and offer advice on staying connected within communities during crises.
This episode is dedicated to all those impacted by the 2025 federal government shutdown in the United States.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_IHTJmvsAL4
Join the Leadership Lounge!
Looking to build your leadership community? Join our exclusive membership area for leadership resources and deeper, unconstrained conversations.
You'll get a monthly bonus episode of the Leadership Tea Podcast, group coaching sessions for Lounge members, and quarterly Q&A episodes with Shelby and Belinda.
Learn more and join at https://www.stirringsuccess.com/leadershiplounge
Send us a comment!
Join us on February 28th, 2026 at the DC Wharf for the Recommit: Winter Retreat. Get your tickets here: https://www.stirringsuccess.com/recommit-a-halfday-retreat
We publish new episodes every other Wednesday.
Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.

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