In this special, more personal episode of Leadership Made Easy, I share why I’m taking a conscious summer break – and what exciting projects are coming in the second half of the year.

I’ll give you a sneak peek of what’s ahead:

• The rollout of the English BETA version of “Ask Bernd”, our leadership chatbot.

• Fresh podcast episodes planned through October.

• A new webinar series on AI and Leadership starting on September 4th.

• My upcoming travels – including the Membership Growth Conference in England, client sessions in India and Dubai, and the Long Haul Leadership Conference in Cambridge.

• And of course – the official launch of the English Leadership Crash Course in October!

I’ll also share my 3 key lessons from taking intentional downtime – and why pausing is crucial for creativity, team growth, and sustainable success.

Links & Resources:

• Sign up for my newsletter to get all updates first:
  https://www.berndgeropp.com/subscribe

• Listen to my podcast conversation with Chris Ducker:
  https://www.berndgeropp.com/business-that-does-not-break-you/
  

• More about the Leadership Crash Course:
  https://www.berndgeropp.com/leadership-crash-course/
  

Full Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/summer-pause-with-perspective

As a leader, your ability to stay calm in stressful situations sets the tone for your entire team. In this episode, I share why calmness is a crucial leadership skill and how you can develop it even under pressure.

You’ll hear real-life examples and get 5 practical tools to help you manage stress, respond with clarity, and lead with confidence even when things go wrong.

Shownotes:
https://berndgeropp.com/how-to-stay-calm-under-pressure

For years, entrepreneurs were told:
“Work harder, work longer, sacrifice more… and you’ll make it.”

But here’s the hard truth I learned from one of the best in the business: That’s a dangerous myth.

I recently spoke with Chris Ducker, a man who built a multi–million dollar business with almost 500 employees… and crashed hard. Not once, but twice.

Chris shared openly about how chasing growth nearly broke him - and why he now leads differently.

Today, he works fewer hours, focuses only on his zone of genius, and builds teams that enable freedom and balance, not burnout.

I’m looking forward to seeing Chris in person at his upcoming event in Cambridge in November 2025: "The Long Haul-Leader Summit". And if you’re attending too, I’d love to connect!

Chris' book The Long-Haul Leader
https://longhaulleader.com/

The Long-Haul Leader Summit
https://longhaulleader.com/summit

Shownotes:
https://berndgeropp.com/business-that-does-not-break-you