Leadership Pause: How do I maintain a calm presence?

Pause and Reflect

Leadership Pause is designed to give you a 10 minute break—a chance to open yourself to different perspectives and new ideas. Start by listening to some music while you breathe and clear your mind.

Expand My Perspective

Now focus on the image (play the music again if it helps). Let your mind wander as you think about these questions:

• What colors in this image stand out to me?

• What different textures can I imagine?

• If I was in this image what/where would I be?

• What might I remove from the image?

• What does it remind me of?

Personal Application

• What does the image reflect about my ability to maintain a calm presence?

• What word(s) might I use to label this image?

• What learnings does it offer to me?

Focus on Action

• What’s one takeaway from this pause?

• What’s an action I can take to integrate it into my day?

COPIA’s Leadership Pause series is inspired by Points of You®, whose creative tools help leaders discover different perspectives and generate new ideas.  Discover Points of You® training options.