Savouring the Small Moments

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the privilege of sitting in a large training room and simply watching learning unfold.

The leadership programmes I have been attending stretch over 2 days, beginning mid-afternoon on Day 1, flowing through a full Day 2, and closing at lunch on Day 3.

Yesterday, as the programme drew to a close, and we started to slow down, we stood together in a large circle for final reflections.

In our last 15 minutes, participants were invited to share their learning takeaways, the “a-ha” moments that had lifted, inspired, or even changed the way they think.

What struck me wasn’t the grand or dramatic revelations, but the 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔.

A phrase that stuck.

A comment from a colleague.

A small moment of courage.

A shift in perspective.

A subtle insight that sparked a smile.

These were the things each delegate had chosen to hold onto and savour.

It reminded me of something important about leadership: so often we think learning has to come in big packages, huge breakthroughs, bold strategies, dramatic change.

But yesterday reminded me that it’s the little things that often make the biggest difference.

It has been my life experience that great leaders pay attention to the 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 and encourage others to do the same.

Over the next few days, why not watch out for those small learning moments that deserve a little more savouring.

The subtle experiences you might otherwise overlook.

The quiet insights that whisper rather than shout.

Notice them. Capture them. Reflect on them.

Because sometimes, the smallest takeaway carries the deepest learning and the greatest power to shape lasting change.

What small moment this week has taught you the biggest lesson?