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Sep 18, 2026 30 min

Overcoming Workplace Insecurity with Mike Cheney

from Success Matters Hosted by Sanjai Mehta

How do you measure your worth? In this episode of Success Matters, Mike Cheney (co-founder of Activate Leaders) shares his journey from enduring severe high school bullying to transforming how leaders support their teams. We unpack the subtle traps of tying personal identity to professional achievement, how to handle tough feedback constructively, and why true leadership begins by valuing people before they have proven themselves. Key Topics Covered: Moving from working for significance to living from significance Handling criticism and building a trusted support network Why first-time managers struggle and how to support them A personal definition of success grounded in self-acceptance Connect with Mike at activateleaders.co

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