125: Peri Chickering and The Power of the Pause

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 125, Peri Chickering shares what a colleague said about how Peri helped her lead more effectively. She then shares a remarkable story about how an administrator forged new connections with faculty members. Next, Peri advises us on how we can strengthen our pause muscle.</p> <p><strong>Prologue</strong></p> <p>Peri Chickering is an author, coach, consultant, herbalist, and leadership educator. She has worked in the field of wilderness-based leadership and has run her own leadership school in Colorado and later in South Africa and Bulgaria. Peri has earned her Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. She now lives in New Hampshire with her husband, cat, and two horses and stewards 55 acres of woodlands.</p> <p><strong>02:22 Part 1: Tolerance for Silence</strong></p> <p>Peri shares something that a colleague told her that affected her life. Her story introduces the function of the pause.</p> <p><strong>09:30 Part 2: Courage from the Heart</strong></p> <p>What do you do when a faculty member calls you out as the source of a problem? You show courage! Peri’s story illustrates how one person can defuse a situation and create connections by sharing a personal story.</p> <p><strong>17:59 Part 3: Slow Down</strong></p> <p>Peri advises us on how we can strengthen our pause muscle.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>No transcript available (future enhancement)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode links</strong></p> <p>Peri’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peri-chickering-b0bb388/">LinkedIn Profile</a>, <a href="https://www.perichickering.com