James R. Rector
Publisher, Profiles in Leadership Journal
Some leaders find answers in charts and reports. Others find them on a morning walk. The pause, the pace, the space away from screens often brings clarity that a desk never will.
Steve Jobs walked with colleagues at Apple. Winston Churchill dictated ideas while pacing. Leaders who build reflection into their rhythm see farther than those who only push harder.
You do not need hours. Even ten minutes around the block before a meeting can reset perspective. The best decisions often appear when the mind has room to breathe.
At Home
Parents know this too. A walk with a child, a partner, or even alone can turn tension into calm. Families who step outside together discover that distance brings both conversation and perspective.
Your question: Where does your clearest thinking happen, and are you making enough time to go there?
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James Rector
James Rector is the founder and publisher of Profiles in Leadership Journal, a publication that has honored over 2,500 leaders in its 27-year history. His work focuses on spotlighting individuals whose character, courage, and quiet consistency shape the future of leadership.
