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November 18, 2025

Create Mental Space to Be a Wiser Leader

Megan Reitz and John Higgins June 10, 2025. MIT Sloan Management Review

In our rush to do more, we’ve lost the critical space to think deeply. Leaders may trap themselves and others in “doing mode,” where quick actions overshadows thoughtful reflection - with hefty consequences like poor decisions, burn out, and stifled innovation. The SPACE framework (safety, people, attention, conflict, and environment) can help you enter the “spacious mode” – a different way of paying attention that enables better collaboration and wiser choices.

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