Dr. Chris Johnson joins me for episode #237 of my Run Your Life podcast. She’s the author of the book The Leadership Pause and is a highly sought after speaker and executive coach to many successful leaders. The experience she has, as a leadership consultant, has provided her deep insight into the real needs and challenges that leaders face on an ongoing basis. In today's episode, Chris and I unpack some of the key principles from her book the Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence, and Navigate the Future which was published in July 2022.  In her book, Chris takes us on a guided journey into our most truthful future as leaders.  Her call to action is for all leaders--new and seasoned professionals alike--to take on the important practice of pausing. The Leadership Pause shows how to quiet the noise of the daily hustle so we can hear the still-small voice of purposeful curiosity that lives within us, which breeds wisdom in both work and life. The Leadership Pause teaches us all: the gift of mindful awareness that leads to clarity of mind and heart, reduced stress, and increased resiliencea deeper connection to selfa clearer vision of the natural leader resting just beneath the surface Chris' book is for anyone looking to deepen their impact on the lives around them, leave a profound mark on their organizations, and build a legacy of intentional focus, pragmatic ambition, grounded compassion, and empathy-in-action. It was a genuine honor to have her on my podcast and I hope that after hearing our discussion today, you get your hands on a copy of Chris' book The Leadership Pause as it's sure to help you sharpen your skills as a leader. Thanks for listening and please share this episode with anyone who you feel will benefit from tuning in. Connect With Chris: Website LinkedIn You can get your own copy of The Leadership Pause here. Please be sure to subscribe to my Run Your Life podcast, much appreciated.