
Leadership isn’t just about big wins—it’s about navigating pressure, tough decisions, and influence when things get messy. In this episode, leadership expert Dr. Katie Best shares a practical framework to help you lead with clarity—even when it feels hardest.You’ll learn:How to avoid reactive decision-making by clearly defining the real problemThe difference between stress vs. strain—and how to prevent burnoutA simple framework to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence under pressureShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW New Manager Manual: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-new-manager-manual Guest Resources:Book: https://www.katiebest.com/bookNewsletter: https://www.katiebest.com/dear-katieWebsite: https://www.katiebest.com/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorsSave 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/CONTESSA ! #honeylovepodShop now at fabletics.com/contessa to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.Go to Biologica.com/CONTESSA and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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