“Rest and be thankful.” These words hold a powerful lesson for leaders. In this episode, explore how rest creates clarity and gratitude shifts perspective. Learn simple, actionable ways to integrate rest and thankfulness into your leadership practice.
Links:
- Dusty Holcomb Blog Post – Rest And Gratitude Can Unlock Success
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Welcome to the Leadership Quotient. I’m Dusty Holcomb, and each day, I’ll share a meaningful quote and explore how it applies to leadership and personal growth. Together, we’ll unpack lessons that help you lead yourself and others with purpose and clarity. Let’s get started. Rest and be thankful.
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William Wordsworth’s timeless words speak to the heart of leadership and of life. Leadership often feels like a race. There’s always another meeting, another decision, another milestone to chase. But what if the key to leading well isn’t in doing more, but in stepping back to rest and reflect? Rest isn’t a luxury.
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It’s a strategic choice. It’s the pause that lets you regain focus and see the bigger picture. When we allow ourselves to step back, we recalibrate. And gratitude? Gratitude changes the lens through which we view our work and our lives.
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It moves us from seeing scarcity to recognizing abundance. It allows us to appreciate what’s already good. Rather than constantly striving for what’s next. Think about that this holiday season. It is so easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection, making sure that every detail is planned.
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Every box is checked, every tradition upheld. But is that really where the heart of this season lies? Or is it found in connection in presence in appreciating the moments that often go unnoticed? When we pause to rest and embrace gratitude, we’re reminded of what truly matters. It’s not the doing it’s the being.
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It’s the people that we connect with, the lessons that we learn and the moments we appreciate along the way. So how can we bring rest and gratitude into our leadership and into our lives? Not just during the holidays, but every day. Here are 3 practical ways to start. 1st create space for reflection.
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Schedule a small block of time, just 5 or 10 minutes to pause. Breathe. And ask yourself what truly matters today. 2nd, look for what’s good instead of focusing on what’s missing. Take a moment to notice the small victories, the quiet joys, or the things that make life richer.
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3rd, express gratitude to someone else. Reach out to someone who has impacted your life or your work. Acknowledge their contribution. Gratitude grows when it’s shared. Leadership isn’t just about showing up for others.
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It’s about showing up for yourself too. When you make space for rest, you find clarity. When you practice gratitude, you find joy. Together, these habits ground you in what matters most. This week, pause and reflect.
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Ask yourself, What truly matters? Then let gratitude guide your focus. Rest. Be thankful. Lead with intention and purpose.
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Thanks for joining me today on the leadership quotient. I hope today’s quote gave you something to think about and apply in your leadership journey. If you found value in this episode, I’d love for you to share it, subscribe, or leave a review. Leadership is a journey. Keep moving forward, and I’ll see you tomorrow.
