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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Leading Yourself Is Harder Than Leading Others | Self-Leadership for Entrepreneurs | EP 50

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Send us Fan MailYou give great advice to your clients.You can quickly spot what's holding them back, help them see a solution, and guide them toward their next step with confidence.But when it comes to your own business? That's a different story.Suddenly you're second-guessing decisions, overthinking every move, and wondering if any of it is actually working.In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we're talking about a skill most entrepreneurs never learn: self-leadership.Because leading yourself is different from leading a client, a team, or a business. It requires self-awareness, intentional decision-making, and the ability to stay grounded when doubt starts getting loud.In this conversation, we break down three key components of self-leadership:• How to identify your core values and use them as a decision-making filter instead of making choices based on pressure, urgency, or fear• How to recognize your patterns while they're happening, so you can stop repeating the same cycles of procrastination, avoidance, overworking, or self-doubt• Why self-compassion isn't lowering your standards, but creating the conditions for real growth and changeIn this episode, listen for: Why your core values should guide your business decisionsHow to become more aware of your habits and reactions in real timeThe connection between self-compassion and sustainable growthPractical ways to strengthen your self-leadership as a business ownerWhat would change if you gave yourself the same guidance, patience, and support that you give everyone else? Support the showWhether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter: Your Free Gift: 20 Min Clarity Map https://entrepreneur-encounter.kit.com/clarity-map   Entrepreneur Encounter Spotlight: https://forms.gle/UMfhMqPQSXDXbU828LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneur-encounter/ Host Sara Lowell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youarerembertllc/Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/Host Dana Johnson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-m-johnson/Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/

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Send us Fan Mail You give great advice to your clients.You can quickly spot what's holding them back, help them see a solution, and guide them toward their next step with confidence. But when it comes to your own business? That's a different story. Suddenly you're second-guessing decisions, overthinking every move, and wondering if any of it is actually working. In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we're talking about a skill most entrepreneurs never learn: self-leadership. Because lead...

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