604 Are Great Leaders Born? The Leadership Myth That's Holding You Back

Send us Fan MailAre great leaders born, or are they built?It's one of the oldest leadership debates, but I believe we've been asking the wrong question. Some people seem to have natural leadership abilities from a young age, while others grow into leadership over time. The real question isn't how you started—it's what you're doing with the leadership you've been given.In this first episode of our new series, Leadership Myths That Are Holding You Back, I'm sharing my own leadership journey—from being a Head Start child and earning my GED to becoming a childcare owner, leadership coach, speaker, and podcast host. Along the way, I discovered that while leadership may begin with natural gifts for some, lasting influence is built through intentional growth.We'll explore why personality isn't the same as leadership, how John Maxwell's Law of the Lid applies to every childcare leader, and why your willingness to keep growing determines the impact you'll have on your team, your program, and ultimately the children you serve.If you've ever questioned whether you were "meant" to lead—or if you've always been told you're a natural leader but aren't sure what comes next—this episode is for you.Join me this Wednesday inside the ECE Trailblazers Leadership Community, where we're committed to growing ourselves so we can multiply leaders throughout the early childhood profession.Because leadership isn't about where you begin. It's about who you're becoming.Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.