Welcome to The Breakout Room — the space where real leadership conversations happen.In this episode, Paul and Betsy talk rest, burnout, and the gift of slowing down. They unpack leadership blindspots, polarities, and how to thrive in complexity.

If you're a leader, team builder, or lifelong learner looking for honest stories, real growth, and a few laughs along the way, you're in the right room.

KEY MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Navigating Leadership Challenges and Polarities

01:15 The Importance of Rest and Work-Life Balance

02:52 Personal Experiences with Work and Rest

07:38 Introducing a Special Guest

08:07 Understanding Polarities in Leadership

14:45 Complexity and Leadership

19:31 Balancing Challenge and Support in Coaching

20:27 Redefining Support: Confidence and Vulnerability

22:15 The Platinum Rule in Leadership

23:27 Navigating Polarities in Leadership

24:17 Practical Approaches to Polarity Management

28:16 The Importance of 'And' in Leadership

30:31 Current Leadership Challenges and Polarities

32:30 Masculine and Feminine Energies in Leadership

37:50 Polarity Stacking and Problem Solving

40:04 Conclusion and Resources

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