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Proven Not PerfectAuthor: Shontra Powell
This is a show for women who wear many hats and who have held themselves to an unhealthy measure of success. This show will deposit nuggets for your own self reflection and self improvement. This audio series builds upon the book - Proven Not Perfect: 7 Truths of a Corporate Executive, Mommy, Wife and Christian (published 2018, Amazon Best-Seller). Language: en-us Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Permission To Lead
Saturday, 28 March, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I share a portion of my keynote to a group of leaders who represented multiple industries. It really gives a peak into one of my most humbling lessons in my leadership journey. [Note: I am hitting stages more, and I am super excited 👏🏾 🎙️]A few key points from this talk:Leadership can feel like something you earn once and keep forever, until you walk into a new room and realize nobody asked to be led by you.When success comes quickly, it’s easy to assume your vision will inspire others the same way it inspires you. But teams have their own history, identity, and everyday rhythms. If you miss those signals, you can lose your best people fast, even when your intentions are good and your strategy sounds solid. The turning point comes through humility and asking for feedback when it hurts. The big takeaway is practical leadership: listen before you lead, adapt your message to the people in front of you, and remember that influence is granted, not claimed.If this story hits home, subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, share it with a manager who needs it, and leave a review with the leadership lesson you learned the hard way. Follow me on Instagram at: shontrapowell_provennotperfectFollow me on Facebook at: Proven Not Perfect™️Watch and listen on YouTube: Proven Not Perfect™️Join the community for ideas and events at www.provennotperfect.com. I'd love to hear what you think!
