714: Leading Beyond Your Default

What kind of leader does your business need from you right now? In this episode, we build on episode 710 and talk about why self-awareness is only the starting line. We explore how each leadership style has strengths, stress responses, and blind spots that can either help or hurt our teams. We also discuss why great leaders learn to borrow from other styles without abandoning who they are. Ultimately, we remind pet sitters that leadership growth is about becoming the version their business needs in each season. Main topics: Growing beyond self-awareness Leadership under stress Practicing opposite strengths Building leadership systems Adapting as businesses grow Main takeaway: "The best leaders aren't locked into one style, they're adaptable." Knowing your leadership style is helpful, but it is not the finish line. Every style has strengths, but every style also has blind spots that show up most clearly under stress. As pet care business owners, we have to learn when to lean into our strengths and when to borrow from another style. Sometimes your business needs vision, sometimes it needs systems, sometimes it needs accountability, and sometimes it needs encouragement. Leadership growth is learning to become the version your business needs right now. Links: Episode 710: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/710  Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! 📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook Email us at: [email protected] Full show notes and transcript Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pet Sitter Confessional, its hosts, or sponsors. We interview individuals based on their experience and expertise within the pet care industry. Any statements made outside of this platform, or unrelated to the topic discussed, are solely the responsibility of the guest. Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters   Pet Sitters Associates Visit: https://www.petsitllc.com Code: Confessional   Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days