5 Fears Every Leader Must Face (And How to Lead Through Them)

About this episode

This episode discusses five common fears leaders face under pressure and how to navigate them effectively.

Send us Fan Mail Every leader carries fear. Fear of the wrong call, failing their crew, being overwhelmed, conflict and not knowing enough. The ones who pretend otherwise are the most dangerous people in the room. Brad Hauck names all five, draws on 20+ years on the fireground and in business and gives you the practical moves to lead through each one without freezing. Courage isn't about being fearless, it's about running towards the flames anyway. Support the show Enjoying Leadership in the...

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Host: Brad Hauck

Topics covered

• leadership
• fear
• decision making
• pressure
• trust
• grit

Keywords

• leadership
• fear
• decision making
• pressure
• trust
• grit
• clarity
• overload
• tough conversations

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