You’re not failing — you’re performing. In this episode, we explore the quiet burnout caused by trying to *look* like a good manager instead of becoming one.

Catherine shares a story from her early management years, reflects on the pressure to appear confident, and names the quiet crisis of authority that happens when everyone is pretending. You’ll learn why it’s okay to not know everything — and what real leadership actually looks like when we drop the performance.

🎧 Need help stepping off the performance treadmill? Download the free Leadership Rhythm Builder™ — your companion tool for this episode.
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You spend hours writing updates. But let’s be honest—no one’s reading them.

Most managers are stuck in a cycle of rewriting, overexplaining, and trying to sound competent. But those long, polished updates? They’re often ignored.

In this episode, we unpack why it happens—and how to communicate with the kind of clarity that actually builds trust.

🎯 This episode is for new and emerging managers who want to lead without performing💡 Learn the Clarity-Based Reporting™ sentence that changes how your team sees you

“Here’s what I’m focused on, why it matters, and what’s next.”

Use it in your next update—and feel what it’s like to lead clearly.
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