The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 315: Interesting Musings That Might be Important (Vol 3)
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Dec 18, 2025 J.R. explores the power of joy as a form of resistance against oppression. He discusses practical soothing techniques and prompts reflection on impactful questions in leadership. The importance of nonnegotiables and selectivity in values is highlighted, along with the responsibilities leaders have concerning knowledge and caregiving. J.R. emphasizes the roots of apathy and the necessity of empathy. He ultimately encourages replacing scarcity with generosity and creating deeper connections through attentive listening.
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Use Simple Tools To Self-Soothe
- Get a rocking chair to learn to soothe yourself as an adult.
- Practice self-soothing tools to build emotional regulation and patience.
Ask The Questions You Haven't Asked
- Asking different questions reveals unseen opportunities and blind spots.
- J.R. Briggs urges considering the best question you've never asked as a path to discovery.
Hardship Then Redemption Pattern
- Small stretches of hardship can precede long periods of redemption.
- J.R. Briggs reflects on Ruth's structure as a metaphor for life's redemptive arcs.