Ep. 10 The Cost of Being the Strong One

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Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

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Leadership Lessons is a weekly podcast for people who want to grow with intention — in leadership, life, and love. Hosted by Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II, this show bridges emotional intelligence, equity, and authentic growth to help you lead yourself and others with purpose and presence. Each episode blends evidence-based insight, personal storytelling, and practical strategy to help you navigate the human side of leadership — because leading well begins with living well. Whether you’re managing a team, building stronger relationships, or learning to heal and lead at the same time, these lessons will meet you right where you are. From navigating change and conflict to cultivating empathy, resilience, and self-awareness, Dr. Lee explores what it means to show up — not just as a leader in the workplace, but as a whole human being. Leadership Lessons invites you to go beyond titles and transactions, uncovering the emotional intelligence behind how we connect, communicate, and create impact. 🎧 Tune in weekly for conversations that help you grow with clarity, lead with compassion, and live with emotional intelligence — because how you lead in your work reflects how you show up in your life and love.

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Ep. 10 The Cost of Being the Strong One

Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

28 minutes

4 months ago

Ep. 10 The Cost of Being the Strong One

🎙️ Episode 10: The Cost of Being the Strong One – Leading When You're Tired of Holding It All Together
Hosted by Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast

Description:

What does it cost to be the one who always holds it all together?

In Episode 10, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the hidden weight of being “the strong one” in leadership, especially for those who are high-achieving, deeply empathetic, and constantly relied upon.

This episode is a call-in, not just a call-out. If you’re exhausted but expected to lead… if you’ve learned to suppress your needs to stay "professional"... if you're holding everyone else together while quietly unraveling—this one is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How emotional intelligence can help you lead without losing yourself
Why “being strong” can become a leadership liability if left unchecked
5 Change Moves for leaders who are showing up while worn out
Practical tools to build boundaries, emotional sustainability, and truth-telling in leadership
A powerful, affirming segment rooted in Black Feminist Thought, honoring the unique pressures and power of Black women in leadership

📌 Special Announcements:

🎁 Bonus Episode Coming Soon: A deep dive into Social Cognitive Theory—learn how behavior, identity, and environment interact to shape your leadership impact.

➡️ Episode 11 Preview: From Burnout to Balance – Building a Leadership Lifestyle That Doesn’t Break You
We’ll cover signs of burnout, recovery strategies, and how to lead from a place of wholeness, not depletion.

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