What does it take to lead with heart without being undone by other people’s reactions?

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on the inner challenge of not taking things personally, especially in moments of tension, misunderstanding, or silence that can so easily pull us off center. He is then joined by Jamie Dorr, Executive Director of Midcoast Youth Center, for an honest conversation about emotional immunity, sensitivity, self-awareness, and the kind of grounded strength that allows leaders to stay clear, compassionate, and steady under pressure.

A deeper invitation: the goal is not to feel less, but to stay rooted enough that what we feel does not begin to control how we lead.

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