How to build leadership presence through steadiness, judgment, and clarity — even under pressure. This skill is the foundation for a leadership style that enhances credibility and trust, especially in uncertain or high-stakes situations.
I’m a Perfectionist. I Want to Be the Best at Everything.
Do you hold back your best ideas in meetings because you’re not sure you’re good enough to speak up? A few years ago, a client made an admission in our first meeting that has stuck with me: “I’m a perfectionist. I want to be the best at everything.” The client was thoughtful, self-aware, and by every outward measure, successful. But in meetings, she often held back — not because she lacked good ideas, but because a quiet voice told her…