Leadership Pause: Am I inviting candor?

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.

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’s happening in this image?

• Do you like the image?

• What memories or emotions does it evoke in you?

• Look again—what details did you miss the first time?

• If you were in this image, what would you be?

Personal Application

• What does this image teach me about how I can invite candor?

• What might hold me back?

• What learning is there for me?

Focus on Action

• What’s one takeaway from this Leadership Pause?

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

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.