Ep. 79 The Leadership Crisis No One is Talking About

Are we in a leadership crisis? The statistics scream yes. Burnout, turnover, and the weight of constant change are overwhelming leaders everywhere. But you already knew that…because you feel it too.

In this episode, Jenn Whitmer dives into the two biggest myths holding leaders back and how you can shift from exhaustion and overwhelm to effectiveness and joy.

Myth 1: Leading means doing it all alone.

Myth 2: Someone else makes you a leader.

Jenn breaks down why leadership is always a team sport and why self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The real reason burnout is at an all-time high for leaders.
• How to build your personal leadership board of directors.
• The key to making decisions with clarity and confidence.
• Why self-leadership is non-negotiable for long-term success.

Upcoming Guest: Leadership expert Jo Saxton joins us in upcoming episodes to dive deeper into navigating today’s leadership challenges.

Take Action:

• Identify one leadership myth you need to unlearn.
• Choose one mentor, coach, peer, or sponsor to strengthen your leadership network.
• Need clarity now? Book a Joyosity Jumpstart Session at jennwhitmer.com/jumpstart.

Connect with Jenn:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer

Instagram: @jenn_whitmer

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Here’s what we talked about:

00:57 What it feels like in a toxic work environment

04:01 The proof of the leadership crisis

08: 32 Leadership Myth No. 1

10:40 You need these people to be a great leader

15:23 Leadership Myth No. 2

18:00 How to lead yourself first

20:58 Leading in crisis

22:45 What you can do right now to lead positive culture

Links/ Resources:

Joyosity Jumpstart

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