Catching Yourself with Dr. Chris Johnson

Catching Yourself with Dr. Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson, author of "The Leadership Pause" and the owner of Q4-Consulting, is a renowned leader, advocate for self-care, and understands the importance of working well with our energy. Whether it be leading a large organization, a small department, or even a community project, Chris believes that addressing the cumulative stress in our lives is essential to avoid burnout. Drawing a parallel between our inner energy and the batteries in our phones, she emphasizes the need to recharge ourselves regularly. However, Chris believes that self-care goes beyond simply knowing its importance; it begins with learning to catch ourselves being ourselves. Sharing a captivating story, Chris takes us on a journey that promises to transform our approach to leadership and self-care.

Key Takeaways

  • Catch Yourself Being Yourself: By catching ourselves in our natural state, we can better understand our stress triggers and move towards self-care and better decision-making.
  • The Power of Pausing: Pausing to be present with our stressors rather than trying to manage or control them can be a game-changer for personal growth and effective leadership.
  • Understanding our Body's Response: By understanding how our body physiologically reacts to stress, we can navigate these situations more effectively and make conscious choices.

Resources:

The Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence, and Navigate the Future by Chris Johnson

Your future success depends upon your ability to pause. We’re all navigating new realities.

The Leadership Pause is for anyone looking to deepen their impact on the lives around them, leave a profound mark on their organizations, and build a legacy of intentional focus, pragmatic ambition, grounded compassion, and empathy-in-action.

In it, you’ll find a step-by-step process to expand and amplify your influence as a conscious leader – mindful, embodied, generative – that will result in you skillfully navigating through the chaos and uncertainty.

Q-4 Consulting: Learn more about Chris and her services.
Listen to Chris' full podcast interview with Dr. Rosie Ward: The Mental, Physical, and Professional Benefits of Pausing

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