Who You Walk With – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders

🎧 Episode SummaryQuote: The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. — Paraphrased from EpictetusWho you surround yourself with shapes your leadership more than you think. Scott shares Epictetus' wisdom on influence and identity, and why the right circle is a strategic decision—not just a social one.🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:Why environment trumps intentionHow to filter your circle through purposeWhat it means to build a culture that calls forth your best💬 Share This With a Leader Who:Is feeling weighed down by the people around themWants to upgrade their inner circleNeeds a reminder that influence flows both ways🔁 Stay Connected:Subscribe to *The Inner Strategy* on your favorite platform.New episodes drop daily—short, strong, and grounded in timeless truths.🔑 Keywords:Epictetus, Robin Sharma, Influence, Relationships, Leadership Culture, Environment, The Inner StrategySupport the show—The Stoic Inner Strategy is a leadership podcast for founders, executives, and other leaders who carry significant responsibility, even when they have a capable team around them.Hosted by Scott Smith, Principal Advisor and founder of Akhada Consulting, each episode explores the judgment, discipline, and leadership capacity required to make sound decisions under pressure, develop stronger people, and build organizations that do not depend on one person carrying everything.Stoic wisdom provides the foundation, but the focus is practical: how to lead yourself, strengthen the people around you, and meet responsibility with clarity, courage, and character.New episodes are released Monday through Friday, with occasional interviews and special episodes. If this episode helped you see your leadership more clearly, subscribe to the show and share it with another leader who carries the weight.Connect with Scott:Akhada Consulting: akhadaconsulting.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott8smithEmail: [email protected] Mori. Time is limited. Lead accordingly.