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Building mental capacity as a leader requires understanding how our brains process information and identifying the challenges that fragment our thinking and slow down our decision-making processes.
• Our brains are like computers that can become fragmented with information, causing slower processing and reactions
• Leadership feels like dodging bullets in The Matrix – constant challenges come at you while you must maintain composure
• Days can "blow up" with unexpected issues, yet leaders must continue functioning without showing vulnerability
• The speed of information in today's world has conditioned our brains to expect immediate results
• Self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of your character, feelings, motives, and desires
• Healing leadership wounds requires recognizing areas where you're damaged and working through them
• Journaling your "pauses" – moments when you're uncertain or your blood pressure rises – reveals patterns
• Common leadership blockers include fear of making unpopular decisions, constant apologizing, and viewing criticism as attacks
• Finding a mentor who can help guide you through leadership challenges is essential for growth
• You are not an accident – finding your purpose should be a lifelong mission
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