317| A True Leader Doesn't Need All the Answers (But You Do Need This)

Hey Friend!

Ever catch yourself thinking you need to have it all figured out before stepping into bigger leadership? I recorded this episode twice (tech crashed the first time—apparently even I don't have all the answers about equipment!) because this message hit me so hard on a Sunday drive. If you're waiting for complete clarity before you lead, you're actually disqualifying yourself from being the leader your team needs most.

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You don't need to be the smartest person in the room—you need to embrace that you're not and surround yourself with people who know what you don't
• Curiosity beats certainty every time—model "I don't know, let's find out" instead of pretending to have answers you don't have
• Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about having the right people and being willing to learn alongside them
• Your people already know you're new—authenticity builds more trust than fake expertise ever will

 

✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss:

➡️ The ASK Framework: Accept that not knowing is data (not failure), Seek input from people who see what you can't, and Keep moving while you're learning. Don't stop to figure it all out—learn as you lead.

💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it:

In your next team meeting, ask "What am I missing here?" instead of pretending you have all the context. Watch how your team responds when you model curiosity over certainty.

📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection:

"What question have I been afraid to ask my team because I think I should already know the answer?"

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