The Inner Strategy: A Stoic Blueprint Behind Bold Leadership

Ep 144 – Virtue in the Real World: Leadership and Integrity

• The One and Only Scott Smith • Season 2 • Episode 144

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🎙️ Episode Summary

Seneca said, “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.”
Direction matters more than speed.
In this reflection, Scott explores what it means to lead with virtue in a world obsessed with velocity.
Wisdom, courage, justice, and self-discipline aren’t abstract ideals—they’re the modern compass points of effective leadership.
When your principles guide your path, every wind becomes favorable.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

  • How Stoic virtue shapes real-world leadership
  • The four ancient anchors: wisdom, courage, justice, and self-discipline
  • Why integrity creates direction when circumstances shift

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

  • Is navigating uncertainty or rapid change
  • Believes in principle-centered success
  • Wants to lead with clarity and conviction

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