"Processing allows you to feel your emotions and create a plan to move forward, while dwelling holds you back in repetitive negativity." - Gretchen Schott

There’s a huge difference between dwelling and processing. And choosing one over the other can either make or break your next steps ahead.

In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott discusses the differences between dwelling and processing and how one can help you learn and grow, while the other can hold you back from your true leadership potential. She shares how mastering this distinction can significantly improve your relationships and leadership effectiveness. Join us as Gretchen shares practical strategies to help you become better and more motivated to make lasting changes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between dwelling on a problem and processing it

• A metaphor involving a China doll to help frame your approach to navigating challenging or disappointing relationships

• A strategy for processing emotions, including acknowledging feelings, identifying physical effects, and establishing control

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into an essential part of this leadership journey: Problem-solving.

Jump into the conversation:

[00:00] Introduction by Made for Impact with host Gretchen Schott
[00:15] The difference between dwelling and processing

[02:42] Strategies to successfully process rather than dwell

[05:06] The metaphor of a China Doll

[07:13] Encouraging listeners to share their experiences and curiosities