In this episode of Mindful Monday, I reveal my Airplane Holding Pattern—a 5-step protocol to keep you grounded, composed, and clear when everything feels out of control. This isn’t about “keeping calm” or suppressing emotions. It’s about mastering how you Receive, Perceive, and Respond—the core of Connected Leadership. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why most emotional intelligence training fails leaders in real-time 🔹 How to use breathwork and core values to stay present under pressure 🔹 A 5-step holding pattern that prevents leadership collapse 🔹 What neuroscience reveals about your leadership presence 🎯 Want to lead with more clarity, grace, and purpose—especially when it matters most? This one’s for you.

00:00 – The Brutal Truth: Why Most Leaders Are Emotional Disasters 01:00 – Emotional Regulation Isn’t Optional—It’s Strategy 02:12 – A Clinic Crisis That Nearly Ruined My Leadership 03:13 – The Airplane Holding Pattern Explained 04:20 – Why Emotional Intelligence Training Fails 06:18 – Step 1: Recognize the Storm Conditions 07:05 – Step 2: Establish Your Emotional Altitude 07:55 – Step 3: Check Your Leadership Instruments 08:46 – Step 4: Hold the Pattern Without Crashing 09:47 – Step 5: Land With Intention (And Not from Ego) 12:02 – The 24-Hour Rule: Crisis Leadership for Teams 12:52 – The Leadership Challenge: When Do You Lose Altitude? 13:55 – Final Reflection: You Are the Pilot, Not the Storm #mindfulmonday #mindfulnessinleadership #softskills #emotionalintelligence #professionaldevelopment #mentalhealth #careerdevelopment #leadershipeffectiveness #motivational #stressmanagement #leadershipskills #decisionmaking #workplacesuccess #personalgrowth #communicationskills #conflictresolution #teammanagement #leadershiptraining #emotionalintelligenceinleadership #leadershipstrategies #emotionalawareness