Episode 17: Balancing Leadership and Life: Insights from Paul Scurrah of Pacific National

Leadership with Sonia

In this episode of the Leadership with Sonia Podcast, we sit down with Paul, a seasoned leader with profound insights into effective leadership and personal discipline. Paul shares his approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance by setting clear boundaries and being deliberate about his time management.

Paul discusses the importance of “bookending” your day to avoid the blurring of home and work life, and how switching off notifications can enhance focus and mental health. He also emphasizes the value of humility in leadership and the need for clear communication and feedback loops to foster a productive team environment.

Key Highlights:

• Bookending Your Day: Paul explains how setting clear boundaries between work and home life can enhance productivity and maintain balance. He advocates for being fully present during work hours and deliberately disconnecting afterwards.
• Managing Distractions: Learn why switching off notifications and focusing on one task at a time can significantly boost mental health and productivity.
• The Role of Humility: Discover why humility is essential for effective leadership and how it fosters a positive work environment.
• Formulating and Communicating Plans: Paul shares strategies for creating clear, actionable plans by incorporating team feedback and ensuring everyone feels ownership of the goals.
• Continuous Learning: Emphasizing the importance of curiosity and ongoing learning, Paul discusses how staying curious and open to new perspectives helps leaders adapt and grow.
• Leading by Example: Paul stresses the need for leaders to model the behaviors and values they wish to see in their teams, and how authenticity plays a crucial role in effective leadership.

Stay tuned for more episodes filled with practical tips and inspiring stories from leaders who are shaping the future.

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