Sometimes the most powerful leadership lesson comes from witnessing what NOT to do. In this solo episode, Kemerlin shares a recent experience with a high-level executive woman who missed a scheduled meeting, refused to take accountability, and made excuses instead of owning her mistake.

This isn't just about one missed call - it's about a pattern Kemerlin sees too often where we excuse poor character because someone has an impressive title or performance record. She gets honest about why she's tired of seeing accomplishments rewarded while integrity gets ignored.

You'll hear why authentic power requires both competence AND character, and how the small moments - like how you handle mistakes or respect someone's time - reveal more about your leadership than any big presentation ever could.

If you've ever struggled with whether to call out bad behavior from someone in a position of power, or if you've caught yourself using your own success as an excuse to lower your standards, this episode will challenge you to hold yourself and others accountable.

Because at the end of the day, your character is the foundation of your leadership. Everything else is just decoration.

Ready to bridge the gap between your expertise and your influence? The Authentic Power Cohort isn't another leadership program teaching you how to be someone else. It's an intimate space where accomplished women like you finally stop performing competence and start leading from the truth of who you are.

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