They become toxic when we forget who people are I want to begin with a conviction of mine, not a framework, not a leadership trick, but a belief shaped by years of leading, coaching, and sitting with people in moments where judgment would have been easier than understanding. I don’t believe in controlling people. I believe in the light and potential that emerges when people are met with trust, context, and clear boundaries. I don’t believe people need control. I believe fear-

Michel on bias, limits, and accepting his true role There is a moment in leadership that feels less like growth and more like grief. Not grief for what you’ve lost but for the version of yourself you thought you had to be. Michel named that moment quietly, almost casually, during his interview. But what he described is one of the most difficult thresholds a leader crosses. “Before I went into this course, I was convinced I didn’t have any biases.” That sentence alone takes co

Sherif on moving beyond technical expertise There’s a quiet realization many strong technical professionals eventually reach. Technical skill can take you far but it cannot, on its own, help you lead people. When Sherif reflected on what truly changed for him during Leadership Landing, he didn’t point to a framework or a promotion. He named something more fundamental: To lead people, you have to understand that everyone has their own power, their own belief system, their own

Sometimes, it’s leadership. Sandra shared something simple, and deeply mature, about how she now handles conflict. She knows she can be fiery. ❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥 OMG, I loved when she said this ❤️‍🔥 And instead of letting emotions snowball in the heat of an argument, she’s learned something quieter: it’s okay to step away. Not to disconnect. Not to punish. But to protect the conversation, and herself. She also named a hard truth: not everyone is comfortable when someone comes back

When someone criticizes, judges, or attacks, it often tells you more about their unmet needs than your worth, your power is learning to hear the need without absorbing the blame. 👉 Explore the full story + conversation here: https://www.avagasso.com/post/anca-grigoras-from-imposter-to-integrated-leader

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