The Build - Ep 14: Leadership is NOT a Title

13/12/2025 10 min
The Build - Ep 14: Leadership is NOT a Title

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Leadership is NOT a title. It’s how you show up when it’s uncomfortable, unclear, or costly.In this episode, I unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in leadership — that influence comes from power. It doesn’t. Real leadership is earned through decisions, consistency, and taking responsibility when it would be easier not to.I share real stories from leading inside a family business and navigating moments where authority wasn’t enough — and clarity mattered more.In this episode:Why leadership without a title matters mostThe difference between control and responsibilityHow trust is built when roles don’t carry weightWhat leadership actually costsThis episode is for founders, executives, and anyone carrying real responsibility — with or without the title.The Build is about the work behind the work: leadership, family, faith, and building something that lasts.Hope it hits. JeffHave Feedback? Send me a Text!INSTAGRAMLINKEDIN