Ep. 6 Healing While Leading – Navigating Pain and Power at the Same Time

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Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

25 episodes

1 week ago

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. 6 Healing While Leading – Navigating Pain and Power at the Same Time

Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II

18 minutes

5 months ago

Ep. 6 Healing While Leading – Navigating Pain and Power at the Same Time

📄 Episode Description:

Leadership doesn’t pause for personal pain. But what happens when the person others rely on is also the one quietly holding grief, burnout, trauma, or emotional exhaustion?

In this deeply personal episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the reality of leading while healing. He discusses the tension between being strong and being human, and how emotional intelligence can help leaders honor their own stories while still showing up with integrity and impact.

This conversation is for every leader who has ever held it together at work while falling apart inside—and for those who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between being effective and being whole.

📝 Show Notes:

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why healing and leadership are not mutually exclusive
The cost of ignoring your own pain while trying to lead others
How to set boundaries, seek support, and still show up with strength
Practices for emotional regulation and self-compassion in high-pressure roles

Key Quotes:

“Leadership doesn’t require perfection—it requires presence.”
“You can heal and lead at the same time. One doesn’t cancel out the other.”

Topics Covered:

The myth of emotional neutrality in leadership
Navigating leadership responsibilities while grieving, recovering, or growing
Strategies for staying emotionally grounded when you're hurting

🔗 Connect with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II:

Website: www.mrchangeyourlife.com
Instagram & Facebook: @drfredrickdwaneleeii
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchange
YouTube: youtube.com/@speakinofladyDDrLee
Inquiries: info@mrchangeyourlife.com

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