
141: Who Are You As a Leader — And Did You Actually Decide That?
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You've invested in leadership development programs. You've built skills. You've delivered results. But somewhere in all of that — nobody stopped to ask you the most important question: Who are you as a leader? And did you consciously decide that?
In this episode, Dr. Nicole opens a brand new four-part series on leadership identity — what it is, how it forms, and why examining it intentionally is one of the most strategic things a senior leader can do.
The question isn't whether your leadership identity is being written. It is. The question is whether you're the one writing it.
In this episode:
- What leadership identity actually is — and why it's not the same as your leadership brand
- Why your leadership identity is already shaping every professional decision you make
- How the greatest leaders evolve intentionally — and what happens when you let external forces do the shaping instead
- A preview of what's coming in this four-part series
Resources from this episode:
Elite Leader Experience: https://www.thechangedoc.com/leader
Watch Road to 55 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechangedoc
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- 0:00The Missing Question In Leadership Programs
- 1:16Why This Series Starts Here
- 4:16Thirty Years Without Identity Work
- 5:41Defining Leadership Identity Without Jargon
- 7:17The Road To 55 And Early Influences
- 10:09Evolving On Purpose Versus Eroding
- 11:53Reclaiming Authorship Of Your Leadership
- 12:26What Is Coming Next In Series
- 13:53Coaching Invite And Where To Watch More