Stronger: The Power of Letting Go
Think about a time when being strong meant doing it all yourself. Maybe it was when you were first promoted and wanted to prove you could handle everything. Maybe it was when you were leading a high-stakes project and feared mistakes would reflect on you. Or maybe it’s simply how you were taught to lead. Keep it all together, no matter what. For many of us, that belief becomes our leadership identity. We call it discipline or dedication, but underneath it’s often fear. Fear of being seen as unprepared or unable. We convince ourselves that strength means never asking for help. Kanye West’s “Stronger” is the perfect soundtrack for rethinking that belief. The song pulses with power and confidence, but it also exposes a truth: if we’re always fighting to get stronger, when do we rest? When do we recover? Sometimes what makes us stronger isn’t pushing harder, it’s letting go. Letting go doesn’t mean stepping back from responsibility. It means sharing it. It means trusting your team e...
