Leaders Are Doers

Have you ever paused to consider the real reason you’re not growing- personally, professionally, or as a business? 

In today’s solo episode of Leadership Blueprints, host BJ Kraemer shares a personal and powerful reflection on the limiting beliefs that often hold us back. From insecurities to self-doubt, BJ explores how these internal narratives can keep even the most capable leaders stuck- and how to break free from them.

Tune in as BJ walks through the importance of mindset, momentum, and intentional growth, drawing from real-world experience building MCFA and coaching leaders. You’ll hear candid thoughts on what it takes to become the kind of person your goals require, the risk of settling for comfort, and how to get unstuck when your vision feels bigger than your reality.

Whether you're leading a team or trying to lead yourself, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take your next step forward- because growth doesn’t happen by accident.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The limiting beliefs that often hold leaders back- and how to reframe them.
• The importance of momentum: why getting stuck often starts in your mind.
• Why growth is uncomfortable, and why that’s a good thing.
• How to tell if you’ve “outgrown” your environment- or your mindset.
• Practical ways to break through a plateau and build belief in yourself.
• What it really means to “get in the arena” and lead with intention.

Quotes:

“We stay stuck because we’re not willing to do the things that move us forward.” - BJ Kraemer 

“Oftentimes, the biggest thing holding us back is us.”- BJ Kraemer

“You’re not behind. You’re just at the point in your story where you get to decide: Are you going to grow into the person you’re called to be?” - BJ Kraemer

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Leadership Blueprints Podcast
• MCFA
• MCFA Careers
• BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn