Episode 66: The 7 Exits: Why You Must Let Go to Lead | Dr. Rosenna Bakari

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We often hear about the habits successful leaders add to their routine, but what if your growth is actually being stunted by what you refuse to leave behind? Most leaders know exactly where they want to go, but they remain trapped by psychological patterns that keep them exactly where they are. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Dr. Rosenna Bakari, author of Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You, to break down the framework that helps leaders repair struggling cultures. They discuss why "Personal Development is Professional Development" and why your current leadership style may have brought you success-but it might be the very thing holding you back from your next level of influence. In this episode, you'll learn: The Hyper Ego Trap: Why "safety" is the lowest level of leadership development. Silence and Secrecy: How protecting your ego creates organizational silos. The "Always Done It This Way" Barrier: Transforming tradition from a crutch into a starting point. Passion vs. Anchor: When to stop using "purpose" as an excuse to ignore data and reality.