How To Lead When You Don't Know What You're Doing
From Kandid Conversations by Kandia Johnson
April 24, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 130
About this episode
Kandia Johnson shares a personal story about leadership and clarity learned from getting lost in Italy.
Have you ever been in a moment where you thought, “I have no idea what I’m doing right now, " and still had to show up and lead anyway? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about getting lost in Italy and how that experience reshaped the way I think about leadership, confidence, and clarity. From navigating unfamiliar streets in Venice to taking an unexpected turn on a morning walk, I realized something most of us were never taught: Clarity doesn’t come before the journey, it comes from it. If you’ve been overthinking decisions, second-guessing yourself, or waiting to feel “ready” before you make your next move, this episode will challenge that pattern and give you a different way to approach uncertainty. We’ll get into what’s actually happening in your brain when you feel lost, why your instinct is to rush toward certainty, and how to stay grounded so you can lead, communicate, and make decisions without losing your composure in the process. Register for the Lead Without Losing It Workshop! https://www.kandiajohnson.com/lead-without-losing-it
People in this episode
Host: Kandia Johnson
Topics covered
- leadership
- confidence
- clarity
- decision making
- uncertainty
Keywords
- leadership
- confidence
- clarity
- decision making
- uncertainty
- personal story
- Italy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Italy, Venice
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