Have you ever been the only one in the room? The only woman, or the quietest person at the table, while everyone around you seemed louder and more sure of themselves? And quietly wondered if that means you're not built to lead?
For years I believed my quietness was a disadvantage, something I needed to fix. This solo episode is about the moment I realized the opposite was true, and what changed once I stopped trying to lead like everyone else.
In this episode:
– Why the thing you keep trying to hide might be your biggest advantage
– What a leadership off-site taught me about being the different voice in the room
– Why teams that all think alike can't innovate, and what that means for you
– How to speak up when you're introverted, without pretending to be someone you're not
– What to do when your perspective creates friction, instead of apologizing for it
This is my personal take on my conversation with Marina Naomi Smolyanov. If you haven't heard that one yet, go listen. She does exactly this within one of the world's largest healthcare systems.
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