About this episode
The episode explores how leadership is constrained by our attachment to titles and identity, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and adaptability in effective leadership.
In this episode, I reflect on how leadership can become constrained when we mistake our titles, achievements, or roles for who we are. Drawing from an unexpected lesson I learned while sketching as a child, I explore why the strongest leaders are often those least attached to proving themselves—and how seeing beyond identity can help us lead with greater clarity, presence, and adaptability.
People in this episode
Host: Steven Morris
Topics covered
- leadership
- identity
- self-awareness
- adaptability
- personal growth
Keywords
- leadership
- titles
- identity
- self-awareness
- adaptability
- personal growth
- clarity
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