The Peter Principle is wrong. Here is the neuroscience of why you are stuck and the 4-step framework to fix it.

If you find yourself in a leadership position because you are a great "Doer," the same things that got you there are now holding you back.

You were likely promoted because you were the best coder, the best salesperson, or the best problem solver. But leading people is a completely different skillset than doing the work.

In this foundational episode, we break down the Leadership Incompetence Trap.

We dismantle the "Peter Principle" - the idea that you have risen to your level of incompetence - and replace it with the neuroscience of why your brain is actually addicted to the "Doer" mode.

In this episode, you will learn:

-The "Physician Paradox": Why we give doctors 20 years of training but give leaders a weekend workshop (and why this sets you up to fail).

-Goal Line vs. Learning Line: The framework used by high-growth leaders to scale their business and their emotional intelligence simultaneously.

-The Foundational Truth: Why your leadership is simply an extension of the relationship you have with yourself.

-The 4-Step Growth Framework: The roadmap we will use in this podcast to move from Release & Reset to Strategy & Influence.

💪 The Challenge for This Episode:

(each episode ends with one challenge for you to put into practice)

I want you to identify one thing that made you successful in the past that you are still doing today - but need to let go of.

It might be closing sales deals yourself, reviewing every line of code, or proofreading marketing emails.

-Identify the Task: What is the one "Doer" activity you are holding onto for comfort?

-The Decision: Make the conscious decision to let it go this week so you can make space for strategic leadership.

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