273: Embracing Reflection to Lead with Renee Smith

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Ever feel like you're stuck on autopilot as a leader? In this episode of To Work: With Love, host Renee Smith shares a deeply personal and insightful reflection on leadership through the lens of her recent trip to Mount Rainier. She highlights how, as leaders, we often get caught up in the daily grind without pausing to assess the bigger picture. Drawing parallels from her hike, Renee emphasizes the need for spaciousness — a time to reflect, observe, and make intentional decisions. Tune in to learn how to navigate decision biases, embrace loving leadership, and cultivate a workplace where people feel truly seen and valued Additional Resources: Sign up for my new Loving Leaders email Connect with Renée on LinkedIn Learn more about a Human Workplace 7 Steps to Lead With Love Even When Your Organization Isn't Ready To Yet Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Questions for Reflection inspired by the Institute for Cultural Affairs: • What do you see? What stands out from the last year? What is happening now? What does it feel like? What are people saying about what’s going on right now? What data do you have about this? What actions or reactions stand out? • What does all this remind you of? What is exciting, joyful, or inspiring? What is boring, worrisome, or confusing? What makes you concerned? What gives you hope? What would be the soundtrack? • What is important about all this? What new view does this give you? What difference might this make? What options are open to you? What is emerging? What changes might be needed? What values are you living? • What could this be about? What does this mean to you? What have you learned? What will you do differently? What should remain the same? What is your resolve now?