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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished? — Rumi

In this episode, Scott shares a raw moment with a client—and how it became a masterclass in composure. When the pressure’s on and your ego is tempted to react, this is where real leadership shows up. You’ll learn how to respond with clarity, set boundaries without drama, and lead with grounded presence.

And remember—you are human. You're going to make mistakes. Give yourself a little grace, learn from the mistakes, and move forward. You've got this!

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How to stay composed when your ego is under fire
• Why boundaries don’t require blowups
• How to lead forward when you're tempted to react

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is dealing with difficult clients or tense team moments
• Wants to lead with calm under pressure
• Struggles with setting clear boundaries without overreacting

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🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Calm Leadership, The Inner Strategy, Difficult Clients, Presence, Conflict Management, Rumi

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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