February 05, 2026

#233 Melissa Hamilton - Why Leadership Is Harder Than It Needs to Be

19 minutes

Leadership is getting things done through other people. So why are so many brilliant leaders doing the work themselves?

In this reflection on the Women Who Understand Influence series, Melissa unpacks one insight from each of five leading researchers - and why the gap between what you intend and what actually lands might be the most important thing you're not paying attention to.

If leadership feels heavier than it should, this is essential listening.

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