📄 Episode Description:

Leadership doesn’t pause for personal pain. But what happens when the person others rely on is also the one quietly holding grief, burnout, trauma, or emotional exhaustion?

In this deeply personal episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the reality of leading while healing. He discusses the tension between being strong and being human, and how emotional intelligence can help leaders honor their own stories while still showing up with integrity and impact.

This conversation is for every leader who has ever held it together at work while falling apart inside—and for those who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between being effective and being whole.

📝 Show Notes:

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why healing and leadership are not mutually exclusive
• The cost of ignoring your own pain while trying to lead others
• How to set boundaries, seek support, and still show up with strength
• Practices for emotional regulation and self-compassion in high-pressure roles

Key Quotes:

Topics Covered:

• The myth of emotional neutrality in leadership
• Navigating leadership responsibilities while grieving, recovering, or growing
• Strategies for staying emotionally grounded when you're hurting

🔗 Connect with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II:

• Website: www.mrchangeyourlife.com
• Instagram & Facebook: @drfredrickdwaneleeii
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchange
• YouTube: youtube.com/@speakinofladyDDrLee
• Inquiries: info@mrchangeyourlife.com

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Use #LeadershipLessonsPodcast to share your journey of healing while leading.

📄 Episode Description:

They may seem small—an offhand comment, a loaded compliment, a “joke” that lands too sharply—but microaggressions cut deep, especially in the workplace. In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II unpacks the silent damage caused by microaggressions and explores how leaders can create spaces where dignity, clarity, and accountability coexist.

Dr. Lee goes beyond theory and shares real-world insights on how these subtle forms of bias affect team morale, engagement, and retention—especially for people from marginalized backgrounds. This conversation is an invitation for leaders to develop the emotional intelligence and courage necessary to acknowledge the harm, interrupt the pattern, and lead more consciously.

Suppose you’ve ever struggled to explain “why that comment hurt,” or you’re unsure how to intervene when you witness exclusion. In that case, this episode provides clarity, language, and leadership strategies for responding with integrity.

📝 Show Notes:

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What microaggressions are—and why they’re not “micro” at all
• The impact of repeated, subtle bias on trust, belonging, and performance
• How to identify microaggressions in yourself and others
• Steps to foster accountability without shame or defensiveness

Key Quotes:

Topics Covered:

• Emotional labor and code-switching in leadership
• The role of silence, tone policing, and gaslighting in organizational culture
• Scripts and frameworks for addressing harm without escalation

🔗 Connect with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II:

• Website: www.mrchangeyourlife.com
• Instagram & Facebook: @drfredrickdwaneleeii
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchange
• YouTube: youtube.com/@speakinofladyDDrLee
• Inquiries: info@mrchangeyourlife.com

📲 Listen, Share & Reflect:

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Use #LeadershipLessonsPodcast to share your reflections—and tag someone who needs to hear this.

📄 Episode Description:

Every leader carries a story. Some carry scars. In this powerful episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II delves into how unresolved trauma—whether personal, generational, or workplace-related—can influence our leadership presence. More importantly, he offers a roadmap for transforming adversity into purpose, pain into power.

Drawing from his own lived experiences and coaching work, Dr. Lee discusses how trauma-informed leadership isn’t just about what you've survived—it's about how you rise, rebuild, and lead with intention. If you’ve ever questioned whether your past disqualifies you from leading, this episode will remind you that your story is your strength.

📝 Show Notes:

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How trauma can quietly influence leadership decisions and behavior
• The importance of self-awareness and healing in leadership
• What it means to lead with resilience—not just endurance
• Tools for turning your pain into a platform for connection and change

Key Quotes:

What to Expect:

• A compassionate look at leadership through the lens of healing
• Emotional intelligence tools for navigating your story with strength
• A message of hope and restoration for leaders navigating adversity

🔗 Connect with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II:

• Website: www.mrchangeyourlife.com
• Instagram & Facebook: @drfredrickdwaneleeii
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchange
• YouTube: youtube.com/@speakinofladyDDrLee
• Inquiries: info@mrchangeyourlife.com

📲 Subscribe & Listen:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

Use #LeadershipLessonsPodcast to share how you’re leading through your own story.