Monday Muse #39- The Leadership Lie: Why Performing Keeps You Stuck

Authentic leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and the courage to be real. For decades we’ve been taught that good leaders are unshakable, but that lie keeps us exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in performance mode.In this episode of the Monday Muse, I share why pretending confidence drains your energy, how ego-driven decisions create burnout, and why radical self honesty is the foundation of genuine leadership. You’ll learn how to shift from performing to living awake—building trust, resilience, and deeper connection with yourself and those around you.If you’re tired of performing strength and ready to lead with authenticity, this conversation is your reminder that the leaders people want to follow are the ones who show up as human first.Chapters: 00:00 The Lie That Keeps Us Stuck07:43 The Cost of Performance15:57 Awakening to Authenticity21:05 Surrendering to the ProcessHIRE ME TO SPEAK:👉🏽 Inspire and transform your group with a keynote speech or training: https://www.abbyhavermann.com/speaking​​👉 Get my free course: Stop Setting Boundaries (under an hour!): https://www.abbyhavermann.com/stop-setting-boundaries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.