54 | I Lost My Temper as a Mom… and What It Taught Me About Leadership

I had a moment recently as a mom that I’m not proud of.I lost my temper in a way I never have before—and the guilt that followed really made me stop and reflect.In this episode, I’m sharing what happened, how I handled it, and what it revealed to me about managing emotions—not just in parenting, but in leadership and everyday life.This is the final episode in our series inspired by Start With Yourself by Emma Grede, where we’ve been exploring how emotions like anger, fear, guilt, sadness, and joy show up in the way we lead.In this conversation, we talk about: What guilt is actually telling you  Why reacting in the moment can create long-term impact  The difference between being a thermometer vs. a thermostat  How to course-correct when you don’t show up the way you intended  The connection between leadership at work and leadership at home Because the truth is— you can care deeply, be self-aware, and still have moments you wish you could take back.What matters is what you do next.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone in this.📬 PO Box: 457 Green, Ohio 44232If you want next, I’d recommend your following episode shifts slightly into: 👉 “how to rebuild trust after you don’t show up well”