

What Pain Taught Me About Leadership | Ep 282
25 snips Jun 9, 2025
In a candid reflection, Leila discusses the strength found in letting go and the unexpected freedom it brings. She reveals how health struggles forced her to embrace rest, reshaping her views on leadership and self-worth. Leila emphasizes that resilience isn't only about relentless productivity, but also about knowing when to slow down. This transformative perspective could redefine how you approach both leadership and personal growth.
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Leila's Forced Rest and Growth
- Leila spent six months in intense pain and had to rest, which forced her to let go of control in her business.
- Despite her absence, her company continued to grow and thrive thanks to the empowered team and systems she set up.
Strength in Letting Go
- Real strength in leadership may come from the ability to let go, not control everything.
- If your business can't grow without you, you may have merely created a job for yourself, not a resilient enterprise.
Rest as a Vital Leadership Skill
- Treat rest as a skill that requires discipline and humility, not as quitting.
- Learn to trust your team to execute without constant oversight and redefine your value beyond constant productivity.