About this episode

This episode challenges leaders to confront their procrastination and make purposeful decisions.

This bonus episode is the audio version of my mid-month motivation newsletter for June 2026. To subscribe to the newsletter, delivered by email in the middle of every month, simply click here . You can unsubscribe at any time. Show Notes: What Exactly Are You Waiting to Happen? The Hidden Costs of Leadership Delay The script reflects on how warmer weather invites relaxation, then challenges leaders to examine procrastinated decisions, conversations, commitments, projects, and changes by asking coaching clients, “What exactly are you waiting to happen?” It distinguishes deliberate, strategic delay from indefinite postponement that avoids discomfort, prompting questions about whether leaders are waiting for information, capacity, confidence, or clarity—and noting that confidence, clarity, and momentum often follow action. It argues delay is not neutral and can cost performance, relationships, credibility, and peace of mind, urging leaders to define triggers, set review dates, and make delays purposeful. It promotes a The Applied Leader podcast episode on the “not now decision,” includes an Epictetus quote, and describes The Applied Leader podcast subscription details, pricing…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Sellers

Topics covered

• leadership
• procrastination
• decision making
• motivation
• personal development

Keywords

• leadership delay
• motivation
• procrastination
• decision making
• confidence
• clarity
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Applied Leader

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