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Leadership Unfiltered Convo
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Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you’ll need to take your leadership to the next level.
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Episode 28 - Navigating Transitions: How Leaders Evolve, Adapt, and Thrive Through Change
Nov 2500:24:40Tap to summarizeEvery leader faces transitions—new roles, shifting teams, changing priorities, or even personal reinvention. But the truth is, most leaders don’t struggle because of change itself… they struggle because they don’t know how to transition through it effectively. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to lead yourself and others through seasons of transition—with clarity, courage, and composure. We explore: ✅ Why transitions test a leader’s identity and confidence ✅ The difference between managing change and leading through transition ✅ Practical tools to stay grounded when everything around you is shifting ✅ How to help your team navigate uncertainty while you’re still figuring things out yourself If you’re stepping into something new—or stepping away from what’s familiar—this conversation will help you move forward with intention and strength. 🎥 Watch Episode 28 now → • Episode 28: Navigating Transitions – How L... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share what transition you’re navigating right now, and 🔁 tag a leader who’s walking through change with courage 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps more leaders grow through what they go through 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Great leaders don’t just survive transitions—they’re shaped by them.
Transcribe →Episode 27 - The High Cost of Perfection as a Leader
Nov 1800:26:39Tap to summarizePerfection sounds like a strength—until it starts holding you, your team, and your culture back. In this episode, we take an unfiltered look at the hidden price leaders pay when perfection becomes the goal instead of progress. Because behind every “perfect” standard is often fear—fear of failure, judgment, or losing control. We unpack: ✅ How perfectionism kills innovation and trust within teams ✅ The ways perfection-driven leaders unknowingly create anxiety and stagnation ✅ Why “excellent” leadership and “perfect” leadership are not the same thing ✅ How to shift from perfection to progress—and still maintain high standards If you’ve ever struggled to let go, micromanaged out of fear, or felt like “good enough” wasn’t good enough—this episode is for you. 🎥 Watch Episode 27 now → • Episode 27: The High Cost of Perfection as... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how perfection has shown up in your leadership, and 🔁 tag a leader who’s learning to lead with progress over pressure 📝 Leave us a review—your feedback helps others find these real, unfiltered conversations 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Perfection looks impressive. Progress creates impact.
Transcribe →Episode 26 - Driven by Ambition: When Drive Becomes Your Differentiator
Nov 1100:27:12Tap to summarizeAmbition is the fuel that propels leaders forward. But let’s be clear—ambition can be a double-edged sword. It can inspire growth, innovation, and resilience… or it can lead to burnout, blind spots, and broken relationships. In this episode, we unpack the raw truth about ambition in leadership: how to harness it, balance it, and ensure it lifts you—and those you lead—instead of draining you. We explore: ✅ Why ambition is both a gift and a test for leaders ✅ How to balance personal drive with organizational purpose ✅ The risks of unchecked ambition—and how to avoid them ✅ Practical ways to channel ambition into sustainable success If you’ve ever been called “driven” or wondered whether your ambition is helping or hurting your leadership, this conversation is for you. 🎥 Watch Episode 26 now → • Episode 26: Driven by Ambition – When Driv... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how ambition has shaped your leadership journey, and 🔁 tag someone who inspires you with their drive 📝 Leave us a review—your feedback helps grow this movement 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Ambition alone doesn’t make you a leader. But how you channel it can define your legacy.
Transcribe →Episode 25 - Handling Accusations & Harassment at Work: Leading with Transparency and Truth
Nov 400:24:17Tap to summarizeFew things test a leader’s character more than how they respond to accusations—whether those accusations are directed at them or happening around them in the workplace. In this episode, Phillip Smith and I have a raw and honest conversation about one of the hardest realities of leadership: navigating accusations and harassment in the workplace. We unpack: ✅ What leaders should do immediately when faced with an accusation—whether personal or within the team ✅ How transparency and truth protect credibility during high-pressure situations ✅ Why silence, avoidance, or defensiveness only deepens mistrust ✅ Practical steps to handle these issues with integrity, empathy, and fairness This isn’t about theory—it’s about equipping leaders to act decisively and responsibly in moments that could define their legacy. 🎥 Watch Episode 25 now → • Episode 25: Handling Accusations & Harassm... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share what you believe is the most important quality in a leader under fire, and 🔁 tag someone who needs this conversation 📝 Leave a review—your feedback fuels the mission 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Leadership under fire isn’t about perfection—it’s about courage, clarity, and character.
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