"When you're out of sorts and feeling overwhelmed, what are you doing to find rest? What are you doing to experience contentment?" - Gretchen Schott

In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott explores the surprising connection between contentment and the content we consume. By reflecting on how the information, media, and goals we chase affect our sense of satisfaction, Gretchen reveals that true contentment is often hindered by the discontent we invite into our lives through what we absorb daily.

Join us as Gretchen unpacks why achieving balance as a leader starts with examining not just what we produce but what we consume. Through mindful reflection and intentional choices, she provides guidance on aligning our consumption with our values and how this can lead to greater peace, fulfillment, and impact in our personal and professional lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The connection between contentment and the content you consume

• Why rest and reflection are key to maintaining balance and avoiding burnout

• The importance of aligning your actions with your core beliefs to achieve long-term satisfaction and effectiveness as a leader

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into an essential part of this leadership journey: Adaptive Leadership.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:50) The importance of rest and contentment in leadership

(01:35) The connection between feeling discontent and the content we consume

(03:17) Striving for goals without taking time to rest

(05:50) Gretchen’s personal reflection on content creation and its impact

(06:34) Closing