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Most people who say, “I’m not a leader,” are already leading.

In this episode of the Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast, we talk about the Identity Threshold—the moment your responsibility increases but your self-understanding hasn’t caught up yet. It’s that pressure-filled question: Who am I to lead this?

We explore how leadership shows up long before a title and why your influence is already real—at work, at home, and in your community. We also unpack practical definitions of leadership from John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and a high school student who said it best: leadership is making other people successful.

Then we get practical:

• Name your story (your story is an asset, not a liability)
• Change your self-talk and start asking daily, “What would a leader do?”
• Identify your sphere of influence—who is already looking to you, whether you asked for it or not

One Step for this week:
Write this down: “What would a leader do?”
Then take one next right action—one conversation, one boundary, one decision—even if nobody claps.

🎁 Free Resource: Download the Threshold Starter Guide to identify your single biggest leadership constraint and take one concrete action this week—no guesswork, no overwhelm, just traction.
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Real life. Real leadership. One threshold at a time.

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Leadership often brings mixed emotions at the same time. Gratitude and pressure. Excitement and fear. Joy and anxiety.

In this episode of the Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can hold emotional tension without shutting down, over-controlling, or letting stress leak into their teams. We unpack what we call joy anxiety—the experience of caring deeply while fearing loss—and how unspoken emotions quietly shape leadership behavior.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when fear is influencing decisions beneath the surface
• Name emotions without over-processing or suppressing them
• Lead through tension with clarity instead of control
• Create psychological safety and accountability on your team

We also discuss why tension is not a leadership flaw but a signal of meaningful work, how productive conflict builds trust, and why resilient leaders move from self-reliance to healthy interdependence. You’ll leave with language you can use immediately in one-on-ones, team conversations, and moments when pressure is high.

If you’re leading through growth, responsibility, or transition and feeling more than one thing at once, this episode offers practical tools to help you stay grounded and lead well.

🎁 Free Resource: Download the Threshold Starter Guide to identify your single biggest leadership constraint and take one concrete action this week—no guesswork, no overwhelm, just traction.

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Share this episode with someone who leads people, and leave a review to help others find the show.

Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast
Real life. Real leadership. One threshold at a time.

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Rejection is one of the most disorienting moments in leadership—a stalled deal, a declined proposal, a clear “no” when progress was expected. And if you’re not careful, rejection doesn’t just affect your emotions—it distorts your decisions.

In this episode of the Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast, we explore how rejection shows up in real life and how it impacts the way leaders think, decide, and lead. Through personal story, leadership insight, and practical frameworks, we unpack what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond with clarity and integrity instead of reaction.

You’ll learn how to:

• Separate identity from outcomes so rejection doesn’t distort confidence
• Read rejection as feedback instead of failure
• Respond to a “no” with clarity rather than defensiveness
• Use rejection as data to make better decisions

We also talk about:

• The difference between walls and fences in leadership boundaries
• The most common mistake leaders make after rejection
• What healthy leadership looks like in moments of setback

If you’re navigating pressure, uncertainty, or transition, this episode will help you lead with confidence instead of reaction. Leadership isn’t about avoiding hard moments—it’s about learning how to respond well when they come.

🎁 Free Resource: Download the Threshold Starter Guide to identify your single biggest leadership constraint and take one concrete action this week—no guesswork, no overwhelm, just traction.

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Question for you: Where have you been taking a “no” personally—and what’s one decision you need to make with clarity this week?

Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast
Real life. Real leadership. One threshold at a time.

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