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The Space Between Trigger and Response: A Leadership Game Changer
Episode 52 • 28th July 2025 • The Buoyant Leader • Dr Howie Jacobson
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That moment when someone challenges your idea in a meeting and you feel your jaw clench...

Most leaders think they have two choices: react defensively or bite their tongue and stay quiet.

But there's actually a third option that changes everything.

Understanding it has transformed how the executives I coach handle pressure, conflict, and unexpected challenges.

Here's the thing: What feels like an instant reaction (trigger → response) actually has two invisible steps in between where you can completely redirect the outcome.

In my latest article, I map the 4-step process and share three practical intervention points you can start using immediately.

This isn't about suppressing your emotions or "staying positive." It's about rewiring your leadership responses at the neurological level.

Worth sharing with your leadership team?

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Hope this helps, and I wish you a great day.

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