Leading Today. Ep 8: Why Good Leaders Employ Strategic Space.

What is Strategic Space? As a leader do you know how to use this important skill with your team?

High-performing leaders often believe constant hustle is the only path to results; but what if the real strategic advantage is the space you protect? In this episode of Leading Today, Dr. Lisa Bagby shares a pivotal lesson from her USC doctoral journey about stepping away from nonstop research and writing, and how that shift unlocked deeper creativity, sharper analysis, and true innovation. Listeners will explore the science of incubation, the power of psychological safety, and three practical tools emotionally intelligent leaders can use to create space where creativity and critical thinking come together for maximum impact.