308: The Power of Solitude, with Mike Erwin - a podcast by Dave Stachowiak

Mike Erwin: Lead Yourself First
Mike Erwin is the CEO of the Character&Leadership Center and the Founder and President of The Positivity Project, a non-profit organization with the mission to help America’s youth build stronger relationships by recognizing the character strengths in themselves and others. He is the co-author of the book Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude*.
Key PointsSolitude helps both in intense thinking and also in giving the brain a chance to quiet down.
It’s hard to think intensively with a lot going on around you.Even extroverts can benefit from solitude.
Start small. Just find a few minutes throughout the day to build a habit of solitude.Social media and solitude can coexist.

The four ways solitude benefits leaders:Clarity
CreativityMoral Courage
Emotional BalanceResources Mentioned

Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude* by Raymond M. Kethledge and Mike ErwinThe Character&Leadership Center
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