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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: I begin to speak only when I’m certain what I’ll say isn’t better left unsaid. — Cato

In this short but sharp reflection, Scott explores the power of restraint. Drawing from the quiet strength of Cato, he shows how intentional speech can turn average leaders into powerful ones.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why restraint is a powerful leadership skill
• How to lead with intention, not noise
• When silence becomes your strongest message

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Tends to overtalk or overshare
• Wants to be more grounded in communication
• Is learning the value of simplicity and precision

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🔑 Keywords:

Cato, Leadership, Stoic Restraint, Communication, Presence, The Inner Strategy

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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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