In this episode, Don reflects on the quiet strength it takes to lead without rushing to fill the space. Drawing from Meditation #10: The Discipline of Holding Back, he explores the power of restraint—how silence, patience, and presence can become acts of courage in leadership.

Joining him is Krystal Williams, attorney, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Providentia Group and the Alpha Legal Foundation. Krystal shares how she’s learned to balance conviction with curiosity, structure with empathy, and how sometimes the most powerful thing a leader can do is wait.

Together, they explore what it means to hold space instead of control it—and how silence can be a bridge to deeper understanding, trust, and transformation.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to jump in, fix, or fill the silence, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, and W.A.I.T. 

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