EP 190: Turning 40 | The Power of Accepting What Is (And Why Leadership Sucks Sometimes)

We’ve all had those moments as leaders where we think, “It shouldn’t be this way.”

But what if the key to calmer, more effective leadership isn’t fighting reality, it’s accepting it?

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) reflect on what turning 40 taught me about leadership, acceptance, and the messy truth behind “staying calm under pressure.”

🎯 What you’ll learn:

✅ Why acceptance—not control—is a leader’s greatest strength

✅ How to shift from chaos to calm

✅ Why “we don’t see the world as it is, but as we are”

✅ The real reason leadership sometimes sucks—and how to lead anyway

✅ How to use the Executive 360 Snapshot to see yourself through others’ eyes

💬 “True leadership begins the moment you stop fighting reality and start leading within it.” — Unlocking the Executive Advantage

🎧 Tune in now to discover how embracing “what is” can help you lead with more clarity, empathy, and authenticity.

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https://the-executive-appeal.captivate.fm/

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