{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Sovereignty Podcast: Career Growth and Promotion","title":"Responding vs. Reacting: How Emotional Awareness Protects Your Leadership and Your Career","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":690,"description":"There is a difference between responding and reacting. One comes from your calm space. The other comes from your emotional self. Most professionals never learn which one they are doing.In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, host Ralph Owens and co-host Terry Baylor close out their five-part conversation with Amethyst Roberson — author, speaker, and emotional intelligence strategist. This is Part 5 of 5.Amethyst breaks down the I noticed micro-skill, the emotional wheel framework, and why catching burnout before it starts requires intentional daily awareness — not just annual vacations. She also shares why asking a trusted person \"what do you see in me that I can't see in myself\" may be the most powerful leadership development practice available to any professional.What you will learn in this episode:- The difference between responding and reacting — and how to catch yourself in real time- The I noticed micro-skill and how it creates an intentional pause in your day- How to use an emotional wheel to build deeper self-awareness on your team- Why burnout is predictable — and what to do about it before it starts- How to invite feedback that shows you your blind spotsThis episode is for you if:- You react under pressure and want to lead from a calmer, more strategic place- You want practical tools to build emotional intelligence at work- You lead a team and want to create psychological safety through vulnerability- You are protecting your capacity heading into a high-pressure season👤 View Amethyst Roberson's guest profile🧾 Chapters***********************************📺 Watch This Episode on YouTube***********************************🌐 Visit the Leadership Sovereignty HubEverything you need to lead with clarity, confidence, and strategy — in one place.https://www.leadershipsovereignty.com- Listen to or watch our full episode library- Download free leadership frameworks, guides, and tools- Read in-depth show notes and guest takeaways- Submit your leadership...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q11oXTiPmdD5f3NFX1fMBTw124PYDXNyA3FwNLM8bZ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMWQz/ZDlhNWI3N2IyOGZj/MTFlOTYwM2RkNGEz/NjA3Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}