Ep.83 Pause Before You Lead | With Lisa Zimmer - The Leader in You Podcast

Описание: What if the most powerful leadership move isn’t speaking — but pausing?

In this episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina welcome entrepreneur and leader Lisa Zimmer for a candid, real-world conversation about emotional reactivity, conflict, and the courage to slow down before responding.

Lisa shares how learning the principles behind attachment science and emotional connection transformed the way she leads her business and navigates difficult conversations. Instead of reacting with anger or needing to prove she was right, she learned to pause, regulate, and respond with empathy.

In this episode, we explore:

✔ Why anger is often just a trigger response
✔ How to self-regulate before addressing conflict
✔ The power of holding two truths at the same time
✔ The difference between pushing and reaching in leadership
✔ Repairing relationships — even when letting someone go
✔ Why emotionally connected leadership creates better outcomes

One of the most powerful moments is Lisa’s story of terminating an employee through connection rather than conflict — preserving dignity, growth, and relationship on both sides.

If you’ve ever felt reactive, emotionally drained, or tempted to walk away from leadership, this conversation will remind you:

Pause.
Slow down.
Tune in.
Then lead.

Because leadership isn’t about control — it’s about connection.

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