What does it really mean to lead without falling into burnout?
In this episode, Amy connects with Ashley Cox, leadership mentor, author of "Transform Your Stories", and host of the Impact Ripple podcast, to unpack three common leadership traps that quietly sabotage even the most well-intentioned leaders.
✨ In this conversation, you'll hear about:
- The "worker bee," "niceness," and "helicopter" traps that drain leaders
- How reframing delegation as empowerment changes team dynamics
- The role of self-trust in building high-performance cultures
- Ashley's Fire Mapping method for getting to the root of issues
- Why authenticity and human connection still outperform old-school tactics
🎧 Tune in for a refreshing reset on how to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion, without doing it all yourself.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn
Learn more at https://ashleycox.co/roadmap
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Key Takeaways:
- Delegation is empowerment, not abdication.
- Leadership requires self-trust above all.
- Worker bee habits lead to burnout.
- Authenticity creates trust and consistency.
- Clear expectations prevent recurring team issues.
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