Leading Chaos Podcast

The goal of this episode is to affirm our ability to “cultivate inspiration”, by looking at what inspires us and what inspire others. This episode #69 and the lesson plan are dedicated to Jeppe de Lange. The word “Inspiration” has its roots in the Latin word inspiratus – meaning to Breathe into – to inspire. What can we do to help us breathe into a crisis?  Exhale, (which we teach in Response) helps us breathe into a crisis. The Exhale creates a pause in action and can redirect our thoughts from one of panic to clarity and reason. The Pause and Exhale is done while asking “Am I safe?” This action encourages the intervener to take in the scene at hand and to also role model a calm, compassionate, and professional demeanor. The use of an Exhale can help motivate, encourage, and influence others – it is a form of Intentional Role Modeling. What is Intentional Role Modeling” Consciously acting in a manner that displays a specific behavior or action. Intention can be both benevolent and malicious, today we are w