Over my years of mentoring the crème de la crème of leadership, I’ve unearthed a curious paradox: the very feelings of uncertainty leaders dread are the ones that herald their most significant strides forward. This insight, gained from countless sessions with industry stalwarts, underscores that confidence dips are not failings but markers of impending advancement. The seasoned leaders who internalise this truth and lean into their discomfort, instead of retreating, invariably find themselves unlocking new dimensions of influence and capability.
Read: Robust Confidence (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)