Ep. 2: Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This?

You can learn every skill on the list, how to delegate, how to give feedback, how to run a meeting, and still feel like something isn't working. That something isn't a skill gap. It's an identity gap. In this episode, Joyce unpacks the shift that most leadership development never puts on the curriculum: the uncomfortable internal work of moving from doing leadership to actually being a leader. Through the story of Morgan, a high-performing new manager slowly realizing the strengths that got them promoted are now holding them back, Joyce makes the case that real leadership growth isn't behavioral. It starts at the identity level.Ready to bring this mindset shift to your leadership? Let's Connect!www.theunspokenmindset.comFind the Book on AmazonJoin the Conversation on FacebookKeywordsleadership, identity, self-awareness, mindset, development, growth, performance, internal work, leadership crisis, reflectionSummaryIn this episode, Joyce explores the often overlooked internal shifts that accompany stepping into a leadership role. She emphasizes that true leadership is not just about acquiring skills but involves a significant identity transformation. Joyce discusses the importance of self-awareness and reflection in crossing the threshold from merely performing leadership tasks to genuinely embodying the role. Through the story of Morgan, a high-performing individual struggling with her new leadership identity, Joyce illustrates the necessity of doing the internal work to become an effective leader. The episode concludes with reflective questions for listeners to consider their own leadership identities.TakeawaysNobody prepares you for the internal shift in leadership.Skills that once helped you may hinder you as a leader.Leadership development often misses the inner mindset shifts.True leadership is about being, not just doing.Experience alone does not guarantee effective leadership.Self-awareness is crucial for leadership growth.Reflection helps in understanding one's leadership identity.The behaviors of high performers can become liabilities in leadership.Internal work is necessary for sustainable leadership.Self-inquiry is essential for true leadership development.The Unspoken Shift in Leadership IdentityNavigating the Inner Layer of Leadership DevelopmentSound Bites"This is entirely about you.""The gap between doing and actually being.""It's not experience alone that matters.""The solution is to do the internal work."ChaptersThe Unspoken Shift in Leadership IdentityThe Inner Layer of Leadership DevelopmentCrossing the Unspoken ThresholdThe Role of Self-Awareness in LeadershipThe Story of Morgan: A Leadership Case StudyReflecting on Your Leadership Identity