Leading: Regardless of Title


Welcome Back, Reader

It's been said... but it deserves repeating

Yes, it feels like it would be easier if only you had THAT title.

But I've witnessed too many who get THAT title... and still think they need the next one to make a difference.

The truth is that it was never about the title. No one ELSE can give you the permission that you believe you need to make an impact.

If people look to you for advice...

If they feel comfortable coming to you when there is an issue...

If you make others feel seen, heard, and valued...

Then you, my friend, are a LEADER!

Regardless of your title, leadership is a skillset that you earn and learn.

You will make mistakes, but by the virtue of trying and by acknowledging your errors, you will get better at it. It's called 'failing forward'.

You earn the title of leader by building psychological safety and gaining (& giving) respect and trust from those around you. That's why they choose to come to you... not because of your job title.

As a true leader, you will make an impact on those who work with you, for you, and above you. So even if you think you can't make a difference, I ask you not to discount the impact you have - right here, right now.

You can impact the lives of others in so many ways. How do you choose to show up?

We Need You and Your Leadership More Than Ever

You are important...

You are enough...

You can make a difference...

We need more leaders like you!

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Stephanie Weiss

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