Right now, leaders are being asked to provide certainty in a world that has none and it’s breaking trust, confidence, and culture.
My guest today has built a 36-year business through government change, economic disruption, and constant uncertainty without compromising her values.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to lead with truth, compassion, and confidence even when you don’t have all the answers. We’ll break down awareness, flexibility, accountability, and how to build trust that compounds over time not shortcuts that collapse under pressure.
00:00 – What It Really Means to Be Growth Ready
02:10 – Why Leaders Avoid the Truth
05:40 – Truth as a Daily Leadership Practice
08:55 – Heart-Centered Leadership (What It Is & Isn’t)
12:20 – Accountability Without Cruelty
15:30 – Leading Teams Through Uncertainty
18:25 – Safety, Fear, and Human Behavior at Work
20:40 – Accessibility, Advocacy, and Inclusive Leadership
23:05 – Building Trust Over Decades (Not Months)
26:10 – Why “Get Rich Quick” Leadership Fails
29:00 – Growing Without Starting Over
32:50 – Intentional Networking for Introverts
36:45 – Leadership as Practice, Not Position
40:10 – Passing the Torch: Growth, Legacy, and Teaching
42:55 – Final Reflections on Growth-Ready Leadership
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