Strong leadership isn’t just about vision and strategy–it’s about how you show up every single day. In this episode of The Mindset Podcast, Coach Sally Allen introduces a powerful, practical tool leaders can use to create clarity, trust, and accountability on their teams: “I” Statements.

Inspired by a coaching conversation with a leader who wanted something more personal and values-driven than company mission statements, Sally walks through five “I” statements that can serve as a leadership charter for any team–especially when organizational values feel vague or misaligned.

These statements aren’t rules. They’re commitments. And when co-created with your team, they become a shared standard for how work gets done and how people treat one another.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What “I” statements are and why they matter for modern leaders
How clarity (“I say what I mean”) builds trust and reduces confusion
Why credibility starts with follow-through (“I do what I say”)
How owning your impact, the good and the bad, strengthens leadership presence
Why values-based decision-making is non-negotiable for integrity
The importance of leading the same way in private and in public
How to co-create these statements with your team for true buy-in and accountability

Sally also addresses a common leadership blind spot: leaders who shift personalities depending on who they’re with, and why consistency and integrity are the true tests of leadership.

If you’re a middle manager or people leader looking to create alignment, psychological safety, and trust on your team, this episode gives you a simple but powerful framework to start.

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#153: Creating Your “I” Statements as a Leader