330: Leadership Is a Choice: Building Self-Efficacy Through a Behavioral Approach with Wesley Bender
Description
What if your greatest leadership move isn't climbing the ladder, but choosing to show up differently, every single day?
Nikki sits down with Wesley Bender, a leadership coach who believes the most powerful leaders aren't defined by titles or personality types, but by their actions. Together, they unpack the bold idea that leadership is a choice, grounded in behavior and built through self-efficacy: the belief that your actions can shape outcomes.
Wesley brings a refreshing challenge to traditional frameworks and dives into why admired leaders stand out: not just because they drive performance, but because people actually want to follow them.
From personal stories to practical takeaways, this episode is a masterclass in what it means to model the way, at home, in the workplace, and everywhere in between. Tune in to rethink what leadership really looks like. 🌌
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Additional Resources:
Connect with Wesley on LinkedIn
Explore the Field Notes page at Admired Leadership
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Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn
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Nikki's Key Takeaways:
- Leadership is a daily behavioral choice, not a title.
- Self-efficacy drives lasting leadership impact and growth.
- Admired leaders combine results with genuine followership.
- Behavioral leadership builds better habits than assessments alone.
- Real leadership shows up through consistent, intentional action.
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