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Episode Synopsis
Leadership isn’t hard because you lack strategy; it’s hard because you’re managing people, expectations, and your own self-doubt.In this episode of Lead Smarter, host David Kent sits down with Aleta Maxwell, CEO, CHRO, best-selling author, and leadership coach, to dive into the real challenges leaders face, and how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.Aleta works with high-achieving female executives who feel like they’re carrying it all:- The impostor syndrome before big meetings- The frustration of repeating expectations- The constant time crunch- The awkwardness of holding people accountable without damaging relationships- Through her company, Uplifting Leadership, Aleta equips leaders with simple, effective strategies to build high-performing, drama-free teams while reclaiming their time and confidence.You’ll learn:✔️ Clear, actionable communication strategies✔️ Practical tools to silence impostor syndrome✔️ Frameworks for healthy accountability that strengthen relationships✔️ Time management approaches that actually work for leadersWith over 20 years of experience leading large, fast-paced organizations — scaling one from 3 to 22 locations and $4M to $62M in revenue — Aleta now empowers executives across industries to lead with alignment, intention, and curiosity.🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights every week.👍 Like this episode if you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership on your shoulders.📝 Drop a comment: What’s the hardest part of leadership for you right now?New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe to Lead Smarter for honest, expert conversations that help you lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity.🌐 https://leadsmarterpod.com/📌 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-smarter/?viewAsMember=true
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