Leading with Presence, Not Pressure

When did leadership start meaning “carry it all”?
You lead at work. At home. For your kids. Your clients. Your team.

But pressure-based leadership—where everything is held tightly—can burn you out and push others away.

The alternative? Leading with presence.

🛠 Try this:

1. **The “Drop-In” Moment** – Before your next call or conversation, place your feet on the ground, take 3 slow breaths, and say: “I’m here.” Watch what shifts.
2. **Practice Listening Without Planning** – In one conversation this week, try not rehearsing your reply. Just listen. Fully.
3. **Ask, Then Pause** – Ask your team or family: “What do you need from me today?” Then pause. Let the silence do its job.

Presence invites safety. Pressure creates distance. Which one are you leading with?

Next time: Rob’s story of radical change—one honest conversation at a time.

With you,
Isabelle.

Happiness Iz… Being Kind to Your Own Mind.

Photo Credit: Kent Wong

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