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#37 When You're the Wolf in the Room: What Happens When You Don't Prepare for Power
What do leadership, power, and a wolf raised on a Wyoming farm have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Leader Fuel, Dr. Linda Travelute shares a jaw-dropping true story—her husband’s pet wolf—and the day it locked eyes with a parakeet… and the bird dropped dead. No bark. No growl. Just presence.
This wild (and true) story unlocks the secret most leaders overlook: your presence alone may be silencing your team. If you’ve ever been told you “intimidate people” or noticed your team goes quiet when you speak, this episode is for you. Learn how to prepare for the power you carry—and how to use it to lead with confidence and care.
You’ll walk away with tools to harness your leadership presence, avoid accidental intimidation, and lead with confidence that invites collaboration—not fear.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Linda Travelute is an Executive Director with John Maxwell Leadership and a certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training and Host of the Leader Fuel Podcast.
Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team.
Free Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Daily Leader Intentions Guide
Connect with Dr. Linda on social platforms:
Instagram @drlindatravelute
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
Facebook @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
Website MaximizedLeaders.com
Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
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By Dr. Linda TraveluteWhat do leadership, power, and a wolf raised on a Wyoming farm have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Leader Fuel, Dr. Linda Travelute shares a jaw-dropping true story—her husband’s pet wolf—and the day it locked eyes with a parakeet… and the bird dropped dead. No bark. No growl. Just presence.
This wild (and true) story unlocks the secret most leaders overlook: your presence alone may be silencing your team. If you’ve ever been told you “intimidate people” or noticed your team goes quiet when you speak, this episode is for you. Learn how to prepare for the power you carry—and how to use it to lead with confidence and care.
You’ll walk away with tools to harness your leadership presence, avoid accidental intimidation, and lead with confidence that invites collaboration—not fear.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Linda Travelute is an Executive Director with John Maxwell Leadership and a certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training and Host of the Leader Fuel Podcast.
Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team.
Free Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Daily Leader Intentions Guide
Connect with Dr. Linda on social platforms:
Instagram @drlindatravelute
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
Facebook @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
Website MaximizedLeaders.com
Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership