Beyond Heroic Leadership: Building Systems That Outlast Individuals
How do you feel when you step away and your team gets on just fine without you? Proud? Relieved? A little uncomfortable? In episode five of Leadership Reimagined, organizational psychologist and executive coach Abbie White explores why it can be hard to step back when being the person everyone turns to has become part of your identity as a leader. She shares how leaders can build lasting success by helping their teams develop their own expertise and giving them room to use it. In this episode, we discuss: - How to spot when stepping in has become your default - What talking less and listening more can look like in a team meeting - How psychological safety shapes whether people feel comfortable speaking up, challenging ideas, or offering their own What’s one small change you could make to give your team more room to lead? Share it in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations from Leadership Reimagined.




