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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people. — Peter Strople

Scott wraps the 50th episode of The Inner Strategy with a reflection on legacy—what we build into others. Leadership isn’t about status or stuff—it’s about stewardship. And the kind of legacy that lasts isn’t in a resume. It’s in the lives we shape.

👤 Featured Thinker

Peter Strople, known as 'the most connected man in America,' was a mentor, connector, and quiet force for leadership and legacy. Learn more or connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterstrople/

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why leadership is a temporary assignment
• How to build a legacy that lasts through others
• What it means to leave people stronger than you found them

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is wondering if their work really matters
• Wants to build beyond success into significance
• Is ready to deepen their leadership impact

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🔑 Keywords:

Peter Strople, Legacy, Servant Leadership, Influence, Generational Leadership, Stoicism, The Inner Strategy

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. — Zeno of Citium

Leadership often starts with listening—but in a world of constant noise, few people do it well. In this episode, Scott breaks down how to lead with your ears first, and why restraint in speech builds strength in relationships.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why listening is a leadership multiplier
• How to practice restraint in conversations
• What talking last teaches your team about trust

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is quick to speak and slow to pause
• Struggles with dominating conversations unintentionally
• Wants to become a more present and trusted leader

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🔑 Keywords:

Zeno, Listening, Communication, Leadership Presence, Self-Control, Emotional Intelligence, The Inner Strategy

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength.
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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. — Seneca

Most leaders aren’t just busy—they’re mentally time-traveling. Worrying about what’s next. Replaying what went wrong. Scott challenges us to stop outsourcing joy to the future and start practicing presence now.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why happiness lives in the present—not in perfect outcomes
• How to interrupt cycles of anxiety and anticipation
• What it takes to build real contentment in real time

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Lives in their head more than their life
• Is waiting for 'success' to feel at peace
• Wants to stop performing and start enjoying their work

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🔑 Keywords:

Seneca, Presence, Peace of Mind, Anxiety, Leadership Clarity, Mental Health, The Inner Strategy

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

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🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: No man is free who is not master of himself. — Epictetus

What’s running your day—your calendar, your cravings, or your character? In this episode, Scott calls out the myth of external freedom, and brings it home to the inner battlefield. Freedom begins with discipline. Self-mastery isn’t control—it’s clarity.

👤 Featured Thinker

Julie Riga is an executive coach, author, and host of the Stay on Course podcast. Learn more or connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieriga/ or at her website https://www.julieriga.com/

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why discipline is the foundation of freedom
• How internal chaos leaks into external leadership
• What to look for when regaining control over your time, thoughts, and decisions

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Feels pulled in too many directions
• Is craving clarity and better habits
• Wants to level up their personal leadership game

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🔑 Keywords:

Epictetus, Self-Mastery, Discipline, Focus, Freedom, Leadership Habits, The Inner Strategy, Inner Discipline, Julie Riga

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

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🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. — Epictetus

In this episode, Scott reminds leaders that growth isn’t always understood—or applauded. Real leadership often means being misread, doubted, or misunderstood. But that discomfort is the price of improvement. This is a call to drop the performance… and embrace the progress.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why criticism is often confirmation of growth
• How to stop outsourcing your identity to others' opinions
• What it means to choose truth over image

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Feels stuck trying to please everyone
• Is holding back for fear of judgment
• Needs permission to be misunderstood while they grow

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🔑 Keywords:

Epictetus, Leadership Growth, Identity, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Courage, Feedback, The Inner Strategy

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength.
🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. — Seneca

In this episode, Scott breaks down the leadership trap of over-tracking. Trust isn’t built in dashboards—it’s built in presence. When leaders lean too hard on systems, they often lose connection with the people the systems are meant to support. This is a call to lead from clarity, not control.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why over-tracking can erode team trust
• How to build accountability through connection, not control
• What to ask yourself when systems replace presence

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is struggling to trust their team
• Manages through reports instead of relationships
• Wants to build stronger culture, not just cleaner spreadsheets

🔁 Stay Connected:

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New episodes drop daily—short, strong, and grounded in timeless truths.

🔑 Keywords:

Leadership Trust, Seneca, Stoicism, Accountability, Presence, Team Culture, Leadership Strategy, The Inner Strategy, Modern Leadership

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength.
🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: Be like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water. — Marcus Aurelius

In this episode, Scott speaks directly to the weight leaders carry. The stress, the decisions, the pressure—it piles up fast. But real strength isn’t found in doing more. It’s found in stillness. When everything feels like too much, Scott reminds us to breathe, stand firm, and lead from grounded presence.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why stillness is a leadership strategy—not a luxury
• How to stay anchored when everything feels overwhelming
• The value of presence over constant problem-solving

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is carrying a heavy load at work or home
• Feels like everything depends on them
• Needs a calm voice to help reset their leadership posture

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New episodes drop daily—short, strong, and grounded in timeless truths.

🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Stillness, Leadership Pressure, Mental Resilience, Marcus Aurelius, Emotional Strength, Daily Reflection, The Inner Strategy, Calm Leadership

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength.
🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!

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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished? — Rumi

In this episode, Scott shares a raw moment with a client—and how it became a masterclass in composure. When the pressure’s on and your ego is tempted to react, this is where real leadership shows up. You’ll learn how to respond with clarity, set boundaries without drama, and lead with grounded presence.

And remember—you are human. You're going to make mistakes. Give yourself a little grace, learn from the mistakes, and move forward. You've got this!

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How to stay composed when your ego is under fire
• Why boundaries don’t require blowups
• How to lead forward when you're tempted to react

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is dealing with difficult clients or tense team moments
• Wants to lead with calm under pressure
• Struggles with setting clear boundaries without overreacting

🔁 Stay Connected:

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New episodes drop daily—short, strong, and grounded in timeless truths.

🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Calm Leadership, The Inner Strategy, Difficult Clients, Presence, Conflict Management, Rumi

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength.
🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn.

Follow for daily episodes. New drops every weekday morning.

Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!