Ben MortonLeadership Trainer, Coach and Speaker

The power of presence and energy

5 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this closing segment of the "Leader's Kitbag" episode, Ben Morton emphasizes that leadership demands consistent presence, even on difficult days. He notes that while external circumstances may be beyond our control, we can choose how we show up, the energy we bring into meetings, and our internal state. He highlights that a brief, 30‑second shift in mindset can make a difference. Morton concludes by encouraging listeners to care for themselves and the people they lead, reinforcing the responsibility and privilege of leadership.

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Leadership asks a lot of us. It asks us to show up consistently, even on the bad days. And as I said at the start of this episode, whilst we can't always control what's on our plate, we can control how we show up, what energy we transmit to other people, and our state when we walk into a meeting. And sometimes 30 seconds is all it takes. That's it for today's episode of The Leader's Kitbag. I hope it's been useful, and as always, look after yourself and those you've got the privilege and responsibility to lead.