119: How strategic rest makes you a better leader: with Erin Wilson

Rest is not a reward, it should be used as a tool to be a more productive, more creative and more energetic leader. In this interview with Erin Wilson, she talks about the importance of rest, which is not just doing nothing. Rest can be active! Learn more about her and her book at linkedin.com/in/drerinwilsonor designidealconsulting.com Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Communication01:35 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership06:56 Understanding Relationship Intelligence11:35 Using Assessments for Team Dynamics17:31 The Importance of Strategic Rest23:41 Engagement and Energy in LeadershipTakeaways:Leadership is about managing connection, not justperformance.Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.Understanding relationship intelligence can enhance teamdynamics.Motivation varies among individuals; adapt communicationaccordingly.Using assessments can reveal team strengths and weaknesses.Shared language fosters better communication within teams.Leaders should focus on removing roadblocks for their teams.Strategic rest is essential for clarity and creativity inleadership.Rest is not a reward; it's a necessary rhythm for success.Asking for what you need is a vital leadership skill.Rest is not a reward, it should be used as a tool to be more productive, more creative and more energetic leader. In this interview with Erin Wilson, she talks about the importance of rest, which is not just doing nothing. Rest can be active! Learn more about her and her book at ⁠linkedin.com/in/drerinwilson⁠or ⁠designidealconsulting.com ⁠Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Communication01:35 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership06:56 Understanding Relationship Intelligence11:35 Using Assessments for Team Dynamics17:31 The Importance of Strategic Rest23:41 Engagement and Energy in LeadershipTakeaways:Leadership is about managing connection, not justperformance.Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.Understanding relationship intelligence can enhance teamdynamics.Motivation varies among individuals; adapt communicationaccordingly.Using assessments can reveal team strengths and weaknesses.Shared language fosters better communication within teams.Leaders should focus on removing roadblocks for their teams.Strategic rest is essential for clarity and creativity inleadership.Rest is not a reward; it's a necessary rhythm for success.Asking for what you need is a vital leadership skill.