Getting Under The Skin #009 How Great Leaders Combine Skills Into a Superpower
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Aug 15, 2025 
David Lancefield, a leadership coach and strategist, discusses how great leaders combine different skills into a unique superpower. He emphasizes that effective leadership is about embracing presence over perfection. The conversation dives into the importance of curiosity, navigating difficult conversations, and balancing ambition with genuine connection. Lancefield also explores how to create environments where people and ideas flourish, ultimately highlighting the journey of self-discovery and the hidden costs of avoiding vulnerability.
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Leaving Success To Reclaim Meaning
- David left a lucrative career to care for his son and seek more fulfilling work.
- He took a year to decide because it meant giving up security, networks, and identity.
Shaking Up A Fragile Family Rhythm
- David is rethinking the family's setup because it's become isolating and fragile.
- He wants a more resilient model that doesn't sacrifice his identity or wellbeing.
Turn Constraints Into Choices
- Reframe constraints as sources of choice and curiosity rather than limits.
- Search for small positive cues around you and use them as levers to act and feel more resilient.