228: The tough realities of being a leader... that make you so much better at it

When is the last time you looked at a situation on your team and thought "I shouldn't have to deal with this"? Earlier today? Then this episode is for you.

On the show I break down why this phrase is so common, especially for business owners and founders who didn't set out to be people leaders, why it makes the situation worse, and the mindset shift that actually moves things forward.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why "I shouldn't have to" is such a natural response and why it keeps you stuck anyway
• The reframe from "I have to" to "I get to" and why it changes how your team responds to you
• What to do if you genuinely cannot bring yourself to do the personnel stuff
• How to step back into the driver's seat and lead from a place of control instead of resentment
• Why your team is always responding to the energy you bring into hard conversations

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