Why Bold Leadership Is the Key to Greater Impact with Author Leigh Burgess

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In this episode, Mo Bunnell interviews Leigh Burgess about the essential traits of bold leadership and how to navigate uncertainty in decision making.

What does it really mean to lead boldly when the stakes are high and the path ahead isn't perfectly clear? In this episode, I sit down with leadership expert and author Leigh Burgess to unpack what bold leadership actually looks like in practice. We explore why so many high-performing professionals second guess themselves when making big decisions, having difficult conversations, or stepping into higher levels of leadership. Leigh shares the five core traits she believes define bold leaders and explains how strategic risk taking, trust building, and resilience play a critical role in leading teams and organizations forward. Throughout our conversation, we dive into the mindset shifts required to move from hesitation to confident action. Leigh offers practical ways leaders can strengthen their ability to navigate uncertainty, build meaningful networks, and create a clear vision even when the road ahead feels foggy. If you've ever felt the tension between playing it safe and making the bold move your intuition is nudging you toward, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what courageous leadership really looks like. Topics We Cover in This Episode: The five traits that…

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Host: Mo Bunnell

Guest: Leigh Burgess

Topics covered

• bold leadership
• strategic risk taking
• trust building
• resilience
• leadership growth
• decision making

Keywords

• leadership
• boldness
• decision making
• trust
• resilience
• high-performing professionals

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