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Quick Spoon: The leadership skill that's going out of fashion
Published: 3 June 2026 at 06:00 Europe/London
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We're encouraged to be quick, responsive and always on.
But what happens when urgency becomes identity, reaction becomes leadership and speed becomes a virtue?
In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on why he believes the pause is becoming an unfashionable leadership skill—and why that might be a problem.
Discover why the pause sits at the heart of Ross's leadership framework and a simple practice to help create more choice in moments that matter.
Reflection Question
Pause for 5 seconds and as yourself - what's needed here?
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