The Beacon Way

Leadership Secrets Revealed: How Top Executives Boost Performance with Downtime

Beacon Media + Marketing

Welcome back to The Beacon Way Podcast starring our Executive Team! Join Co-Founders Adrienne Wilkerson and Jennifer Christensen, and Partner, Ken Okonek as they unpack how successful executives harness the power of downtime to enhance their leadership and operational efficiency. Discover strategies from seasoned leaders who prioritize well-being to drive company success. Tune in as we explore the undeniable benefits of integrating rest into a demanding schedule, providing you with actionable insights to transform your approach to work and life balance. 

· Discussion on the scientific and psychological benefits of downtime.

· Insights into how downtime contributes to enhanced decision-making and creativity.

· Adrienne, a CEO, shares her journey towards incorporating downtime into her busy schedule. Specific changes she made and the positive impacts on her leadership and personal satisfaction. The challenges she faced in admitting the need for rest and how she overcame them.

·Jen recounts the health issues that arose from continuous work without breaks. The serious consequences she faced and the wake-up call that led her to prioritize her health. Steps she took to integrate downtime and the improvements in her health and work performance.

· Ken discusses the concept of "selfishness" in the context of self-care and why it is beneficial for the team and the organization as a whole. His views on how personal well-being impacts professional responsibilities and team dynamics. 

· Specific tips and strategies shared by the hosts for integrating downtime into a demanding schedule. Examples of small changes that can lead to significant benefits in both personal well-being and professional efficacy.