In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into the messy, revealing world of leadership origin stories. From the therapist default (hi, overexplaining and holding all the space) to the over-functioning pattern (aka fixing everything before anyone else notices), she breaks down four core scripts that quietly shape how we lead. You'll hear how early patterns show up in practice—like avoiding direct feedback, holding onto underperformers out of hope, or modeling instead of actually saying the damn thing—and why recognizing those behaviors is key to leadership evolution.
Dr. Vossenkemper walks through how to shift out of default mode and into intention with clear, actionable steps: auditing your autopilot, practicing radical honesty and ownership, and creating new, sustainable leadership patterns. Whether you're just starting to notice your scripts or deep into repatterning, this one hits home.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Culture Focused Practice Podcast
01:39 Understanding Leadership Origin Stories
09:35 How Early Habits Show Up in Practice
15:50 Leading with Intention: Shifting Patterns
25:24 Conclusion and Membership Invitation
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