The Inner Strategy: A Stoic Blueprint Behind Bold Leadership

Episode 134 – Leadership Is Borrowed, Legacy Is Chosen – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders

• The One and Only Scott Smith • Season 2 • Episode 134

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🎧 Episode Summary
Marcus Aurelius reminded us: “You could leave life right now.” Leadership is temporary—titles don’t last, influence fades. But legacy is chosen. Leaders borrow authority for a time, but what they build with it outlasts them.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

  • Why leadership is temporary by design
  • How memento mori reframes influence into service
  • The choice between temporary power and lasting legacy

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

  • Is clinging to titles instead of building impact
  • Wants to lead with legacy in mind
  • Needs perspective on the shortness of leadership

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🔑 Keywords: Stoicism, Leadership, Marcus Aurelius Quote, Memento Mori, Leadership Legacy, Borrowed Authority, The Inner Strategy

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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.

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