470: Everything I Want to Say to Leaders Still Teaching the Old Way
Release Date: 07/07/2025
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info_outlineHave you ever felt that nagging whisper inside you, telling you something's off, even when you're doing everything 'right' in your business?
Are you tired of the endless pressure, the feeling that your worth is tied to a number, or that you're constantly fighting burnout?
If you're honest with yourself, you know this isn't how leadership was meant to feel…
In this episode, I rip back the curtain on what I call 'fear-led leadership', or that inherited system of urgency, performance-at-all-costs, and subtle manipulation that's keeping so many good people stuck, and I introduce you to our LOVE-LED™ growth philosophy. This isn't just a kinder tone; it's a complete reformation, a belief-first, trust-driven model that puts people, identity, and sustainable growth first, because this is about building from peace, not pressure.
And as a special sneak peek, I'm revealing the upcoming LOVE-LED™ Shift Series, a 5-part blueprint that will give you the exact tools and language to finally lead differently, which will be dropping all at once late next week as a podcast series you can binge. This isn't about improving the old way; it's about replacing it. So, if this hits something in you, don't look away. Lean in. Your shift starts now. Are you ready?
Listen to Learn:
5:49 - Decoding fear-led phrases and examples of what manipulation often sounds like
8:57 - The foundational principles of LOVE-LED™ growth and how represents a new standard built on belief and identity
10:40 - Why this type of leadership honors your life and your priorities
12:04 - A look at genuine motivation and manipulative tactics disguised as leadership, and why it's time to dismantle the latter
12:59 - Debunking the myth that LOVE-LED™ growth avoids effort
19:34 - The difference between a fear-based strategy and a deep-seated fear-built culture that can subtly sabotage teams and leaders
25:33 - What the three types of leaders are and identifying your role in the current landscape of our industry
32:37 - An exclusive preview of the upcoming 5-part podcast series which will offer a complete framework to transform your leadership and build a business rooted in love, not fear.
469: What Happens When You Stop Performing and Start Leading
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