The Courageous Exchange

11: Making Peace with Not Being Liked — Leading with Courage Over Approval


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So many leaders wrestle with this:
What if they don’t like me?
What if I disappoint someone?
What if I’m too much — or not enough?

In this episode of The Courageous Exchange™, Deb Carville explores the quiet tension between being kind and being clear — and how to lead with integrity even when it means not being liked.

You’ll hear:

  • What approval-seeking looks like in action (and how it drains your power)

  • Why this instinct is hardwired — and how to shift it without losing yourself

  • A personal story about stepping out of silence and into voice

  • How to stand in your truth without stepping on others

  • One bold metaphor (and one brave question) to help you realign

✨ Because when you stop chasing approval, you start reclaiming your voice.

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The Courageous ExchangeBy Deb Carville