Leading: Regardless of Title


Welcome Back, Reader

It's been said... but it deserves repeating

Yes, it feels like it would be easier if only you had THAT title.

But I've witnessed too many who get THAT title... and still think they need the next one to make a difference.

The truth is that it was never about the title. No one ELSE can give you the permission that you believe you need to make an impact.

If people look to you for advice...

If they feel comfortable coming to you when there is an issue...

If you make others feel seen, heard, and valued...

Then you, my friend, are a LEADER!

Regardless of your title, leadership is a skillset that you earn and learn.

You will make mistakes, but by the virtue of trying and by acknowledging your errors, you will get better at it. It's called 'failing forward'.

You earn the title of leader by building psychological safety and gaining (& giving) respect and trust from those around you. That's why they choose to come to you... not because of your job title.

As a true leader, you will make an impact on those who work with you, for you, and above you. So even if you think you can't make a difference, I ask you not to discount the impact you have - right here, right now.

You can impact the lives of others in so many ways. How do you choose to show up?

We Need You and Your Leadership More Than Ever

You are important...

You are enough...

You can make a difference...

We need more leaders like you!

📩 Reader, looking for a coach? Reply with "I'm Ready!" 📩


Sharing is Caring!

Forward this email to any corporate Leader who is interested in becoming an Empowered Leader.

Was this forwarded to you? Subscribe now!

Wishing You Success,

Stephanie Weiss

Your Empowered Leadership Coach

P.S.

I welcome your feedback and your ideas for future topics.

Reply and say 'Hi!"

Hi! I'm Stephanie, founder of the Empowered Leaders Academy.

Guiding newer corporate leaders to transition from doer to boss - offering coaching, training & group support to help you build an extraordinary team along the way! Sign up for my newsletter, join an upcoming live event, apply to the community, or get 1:1 coaching.

Read more from Hi! I'm Stephanie, founder of the Empowered Leaders Academy.
A wintery scene shown through a glass sphere reflects the world upside down in an outstretched hand.

Welcome Back, Reader Reflection - Gratitude & Letting Go 2024 isn't over yet! Let's not rush the end of the year - time flies ⏱️🚀 fast enough already, Reader. In the last newsletter, we discussed slowing down... so while your calendar is full of social events for the holidays, I hope that you find moments - however small - to stop, to breathe, to just be. 🧘 As we countdown to the beginning of 2025, let us take a moment to reflect 🪞 on 2024. Reflect with gratitude on the good fortunes that...

Scrabble letter tiles spell out the words "Be Here Now".

Welcome Back, Reader Do You Know How to... Just Be? As the weather turns colder, and the nights are longer, this time of year encourages us to slow down. Yet, it can feel so foreign to slow down... Especially here in the U.S. where the focus is all about doing more, faster. As a result, we face all the health consequences that come with the "more" mentality. Do yourself a favor... Stop for just a moment RIGHT NOW. First, smile. Then take a deep breath... slowly inhale, holding your breath for...

A gradient background of yellow to pink highlights the text: "November - Stress Awareness"

Welcome Back, Reader November is Stress Awareness Month Indeed's US Well-Being Annual Report defined 4 key indicators to measure employee well-being: happiness, purpose, stress, & satisfaction. Stress: Zippia reported that 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress, with 1 in 4 reporting that their job is their leading cause of stress. I hope that's not you, Reader, but it could be someone you know. As Empowered Leaders, your stress is only compounded by trying to take care of a...