EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 26 MIN
Episode 306: What You Don’t See Is What’s Hurting Your Leadership.
from Developing The Leader Within Podcast · host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
In this thought-provoking episode of the Developing the Leader Within Podcast, we welcome back Sylvia Lafair, CEO and co-founder of Creative Energy Options, and a multi-award-winning leadership expert. Sylvia dives into the often-overlooked dynamics that can undermine leadership effectiveness and workplace relationships, emphasizing the critical need to address what remains invisible in organizational settings.Drawing from her unique background as a family therapist, Sylvia shares insights on how personal experiences shape leadership behaviors and the importance of recognizing and transforming these patterns to foster a healthier workplace culture. She introduces her upcoming book, "Glimmers at Work," which explores integrating head, heart, and gut intelligence in leadership.You will learn the following:1. The hidden dynamics that often derail leadership effectiveness and how to identify them. 03:322. The concept of the "hero trap" and how it impacts decision-making in teams. 07:363. Strategies for cultivating empathy and active listening in high-stress environments. 10:554. The significance of asking uncomfortable questions to drive organizational change. 14:255. How awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns can empower leaders to unlock their full potential. 26:47To get in contact with Sylvia: Website: http://www.ceoptions.comBooks: Best-Sellers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvialafairThis episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions Website: https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.siteOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appCastle and Compass AdventuresWebsite: https://castle-and-compass-adventures.comBonefrog Coffee CompanyWebsite: https://bonefrogcoffee.comCoupon code: DTLW BoomcasterWebsite: https://www.boomcaster.com/Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Developing the Leader Within Podcast, we welcome back Sylvia Lafair, CEO and co-founder of Creative Energy Options, and a multi-award-winning leadership expert. Sylvia dives into the often-overlooked dynamics that can undermine leadership effectiveness and workplace relationships, emphasizing the critical need to address what remains invisible in organizational settings.Drawing from her unique background as a family therapist, Sylvia shares insights on how personal experiences shape leadership behaviors and the importance of recognizing and transforming these patterns to foster a healthier workplace culture. She introduces her upcoming book, "Glimmers at Work," which explores integrating head, heart, and gut intelligence in leadership.You will learn the following:1. The hidden dynamics that often derail leadership effectiveness and how to identify them. 03:322. The concept of the "hero trap" and how it impacts decision-making in teams. 07:363. Strategies for cultivating empathy and active listening in high-stress environments. 10:554. The significance of asking uncomfortable questions to drive organizational change. 14:255. How awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns can empower leaders to unlock their full potential. 26:47To get in contact with Sylvia: Website: http://www.ceoptions.comBooks: Best-Sellers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvialafairThis episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions Website: https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.siteOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appCastle and Compass AdventuresWebsite: https://castle-and-compass-adventures.comBonefrog Coffee CompanyWebsite: https://bonefrogcoffee.comCoupon code: DTLW BoomcasterWebsite: https://www.boomcaster.com/Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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