It’s not about control

It’s easy to want to try to have control as a leader.

But the reality is that we cannot control everything.

You can’t control how someone is feeling about an interaction.

Or whether an employee is going to choose to return next year.

What you think you want is control.

But it’s actually influence.

Consider how you respond, how well you are prepared, and your dedication.

That’s how you inspire confidence, build consensus, and empower others

The desire for control often drives us.

But it's the ability to influence that truly matters.