How to NOT Lose Yourself as a Leader

“If you’re not clear on who you are, then the people around you are not going to be clear on where they’re going,” says Dominic George.

Dominic is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Vision Leadership for Life. He helps high-performing leaders rise into senior leadership without sacrificing their identity, values, or wellbeing.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Dominic offers advice for leaders on how to stay centered on their core “why” without losing themselves to other people’s expectations.

Tune in to learn:

• One exercise to help you “read the room” better
• The limits of “fake it till you make it”
• What to do if you’re in the wrong place for you

“Legacy starts when alignment becomes your leadership standard, not the expectation,” says Dominic. Recenter, find your voice, and take the next step in your leadership journey.

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In this episode:

1:20 – Introduction: Dominic George

4:54 – Center the Clay

11:39 – Self vs. Expectations

18:18 – “Fake It Till You Make It”

26:05 – What if You’re In the Wrong Place?

33:26 – Lightning Round

Resources:

Dominic George LinkedIn Page

The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself, by Dominic George (Amazon)

Vision Leadership for Life LinkedIn Page

Vision Leadership for Life Newsletter

Vision Leadership for Life Podcast

“71% of U.S. CEOs Experience Imposter Syndrome, New Korn Ferry Research Finds,” Korn Ferry, June 6, 2024

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

6 Ways Leaders can Master Emotional Self-Control

Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have

5 Behaviors that Build Emotional Intelligence

4 Truths about Being a Compassionate Leader

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

The Leadership Self-Assessment

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