9 | Facing the Leadership Crisis: Why It Starts with Leading Yourself First

29/04/2025 11 min
9 | Facing the Leadership Crisis: Why It Starts with Leading Yourself First

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Episode Synopsis

Today, we’re living through a leadership crisis—and the consequences are everywhere.
Many leaders were promoted because they excelled at their jobs or launched successful companies—but when it comes to actually leading people and growing organizations, they’re unprepared. And the root cause? They don't truly know themselves.
In this episode of Commit to High Performance Growth, I share my personal story of rising through the ranks in healthcare leadership—without the training or skills I really needed—and the painful lessons I learned along the way. I break down the hidden costs of unprepared leadership, the critical importance of self-awareness, and practical ways you can strengthen your leadership starting today.
You'll learn:

Why leadership starts with radical self-awareness
How communication breakdowns, team disconnection, and decision paralysis reveal deeper leadership gaps
Practical tools and assessments to know yourself and your strengths
Why growing yourself is non-negotiable if you want to grow your business
How to build stronger teams and systematize communication for lasting success

If you’re a founder, executive, or entrepreneur leading a team, this is your call to action:
Leadership is a skill—and it can be learned.
It starts with the simple but powerful commitment to know yourself and grow yourself first.
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