There’s a moment in leadership no one prepares you for.. when you realize you don’t agree with the direction at the top.

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost dives into one of the most challenging, and rarely discussed, realities of leadership: navigating real tension at the top. Not surface-level disagreements, but the kind that impact your team, your strategy, and the long-term health of the business.

Because leadership isn’t just about alignment. It’s about knowing when to challenge, how to influence, and where to stand firm.

If you’ve ever questioned a decision from the top and wondered how to handle it strategically, this conversation will change how you think about your role as a leader.

In this episode:

• Why leadership gets harder when you don’t agree—and what that reveals about you
• The difference between being compliant vs. being a true steward of the business
• How to reframe long-term concerns into short-term executive priorities
• The biggest mistake leaders make when trying to influence decisions
• Why timing matters more than your argument
• How to identify who actually drives decisions inside an organization
• What happens when your values and leadership team no longer align

💬 Connect with Kim:  ⁠linkedin.com/in/frostkim⁠

🌐 Learn more: ⁠frostconnections.com⁠