Pause and Reevaluate to Give the Best That You Can with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Time to Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, LLC. Enrique, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, shares his journey from military service to corporate leadership, emphasizing the importance of pausing to evaluate one’s career path. He discusses his transition from a corporate advisor role to a CEO and the value of periodic pauses to reassess goals, clients, and personal energy. Enrique also highlights the unique dynamics of CEO-to-CEO interactions and the importance of vulnerability and mentorship in leadership. He advocates for planned pauses to gain clarity and make strategic decisions, contrasting with unplanned pauses caused by life events. The conversation underscores the significance of preparing successors to ensure continuity and fostering a culture of mentorship within organizations. Enrique’s story offers valuable insights for CEOs on leadership, vulnerability, and strategic pauses.