53 | Fear in Leadership: Why It’s Holding You Back (and What to Do About It)

In this episode, we’re continuing our series on emotions in leadership, inspired by Start With Yourself by Emma Grede—and today, we’re talking about fear.Fear is something every leader experiences, but most of us don’t fully understand how it’s showing up or how much it’s actually influencing the way we lead.In this episode, I share a real story from my time as a food service director where fear impacted not just me—but my team as well. And looking back, I can clearly see how past experiences shaped my decisions and created hesitation moving forward.We talk about: How fear shows up in leadership (even when you don’t realize it)  Why past experiences can create hesitation in present decisions  The difference between healthy fear and fear that holds you back  How fear impacts your confidence, communication, and team dynamics  A simple way to start working through fear instead of avoiding it Fear isn’t something you eliminate—it’s something you learn to lead through.If you’ve ever hesitated to make a decision, avoided a hard conversation, or second-guessed yourself as a leader, this episode will help you better understand why.—If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who could use the reminder.📬 PO Box: 457 Green, Ohio 44232—Next in the series: Guilt in Leadership