{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Learning to Pick Your Battles as a Leader","description":"Today, let\u2019s talk about picking your battles. I\u2019m here to tell you that you do not have to show up to every fight that you\u2019re invited to. As Leaders, we must recognize that someone is always watching, and how we choose to engage says a lot about us. Our engagement speaks to our intrinsic character and the values that we stand by. This is also true in a corporate setting. How we engage in those difficult conversations as leaders around the performance of our colleagues and employees without being contentious is also important. Let\u2019s dig into today\u2019s topic and explore why It\u2019s important that we understand how we as leaders are willing to engage. \ud835\udc47\ud835\udc4e\ud835\udc58\ud835\udc52\ud835\udc4e\ud835\udc64\ud835\udc4e\ud835\udc66\ud835\udc60 \ud83d\udcdd \ud83d\udd11 You must protect your peace! \ud83d\udd11 We get to choose how we want to engage. \ud83d\udd11 Practice the pause. Ask yourself, is this how I want to show up to this argument? \u210d\ud835\udd60\ud835\udd5e\ud835\udd56\ud835\udd68\ud835\udd60\ud835\udd63\ud835\udd5c \ud83d\udcda Think through these questions: 1.         How are you choosing to engage? 2.         Who are you choosing to engage with and when are you engaging with them? \ud835\udcef\ud835\udcfe\ud835\udcf5\ud835\udcf5 \ud83c\udfa7 \ud835\udcea\ud835\udcf7\ud835\udced \ud83d\udcf9 \ud835\udcea\ud835\udcfd \ud83d\udd17 \ud835\udcf2\ud835\udcf7 \ud835\udceb\ud835\udcf2\ud835\udcf8  Be sure to tune in each week for new episodes!  Learn more about the host here: https:\/\/laurelrutledge.com Let\u2019s connect: Instagram: @laurel.k.rutledge Facebook: Laurel K Rutledge Linkedin: Laurel K. Rutledge MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Check out The Rutledge Perspective on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@therutledgeperspective Thank you for listening!  Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast.  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave us a review. \u2028 Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on the platforms, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.  #therutledgeperspective #hereforapurpose #leadershipfromtheheart #dopeblackpods #blackpodcastersassociation  ","author_name":"The Rutledge Perspective Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/laurelrutledge.com\/","html":"