Resilient Workplace Podcast with Hosts Kellie & Joy · 2026-04-20 · 27 min
Episode 12 explores why high performers often struggle after becoming managers. Excelling as an individual contributor doesn’t automatically prepare someone to lead others. New leaders often overwork, micromanage, avoid conflict, send mixed messages, and become reactive under stress. Joy and Kellie share how business growth exposed their own blind spots - showing that leadership styles must evolve as responsibilities grow. What worked at a smaller scale can create chaos later. The core message: growth tests not only systems, but ego, self-awareness, and adaptability. Strong leadership requires understanding your stress patterns, clarifying expectations, and leading intentionally instead of defaulting to old habits.
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