Lead yourself first. Quiet the noise. Clear the clutter. Silence the shame. And then? Consider that your next right thing might be disruptive, bring discomfort, or reveal a difficult truth. People-pleasing is keeping you from your greatest contribution, your brave yes, your strong no. What people need most are your solid presence and your steadfast insistence on being okay with or without their consent. We don’t need you to please us. We need you to lead us. But first you have to lead yourself.
