Episode 42: Old Growth & New Growth — What Leadership Needs to Let Go Of

What in your leadership is still serving you — and what might be blocking new growth? In this episode of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad explore leadership growth through the metaphor of pruning old growth in nature. Inspired by time spent walking outside and discussing how to care for overgrown trees and plants, they reflect on what it means to thoughtfully "renovate" parts of ourselves, our relationships, and our systems. Together, they unpack: Why growth sometimes requires letting light in The difference between pruning with discernment vs. cutting everything away How old patterns, habits, and stories can quietly limit capacity The patience required for new growth to emerge Why leadership growth applies not only to self, but also to relationships and communities This conversation is an invitation to slow down, observe with curiosity, and ask: 👉 What's wanting to be renovated in my life right now? Because leadership growth isn't always about adding more. Sometimes it begins with making space for what's trying to emerge. 🔗 www.everydayleaderpodcast.com 🔗 www.leadforgood.co 🔗 www.thewindsockgroup.com Follow Shannon here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssalentine/ Follow Conrad here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradhayter/