In this episode of Lead Through IT, Jada and Kim sit down with Monty Robertson, Executive Director of the Alliance for Healthiest South Carolina, for an honest conversation about leadership, ego, and what it really takes to bring people together when the stakes are high.

Monty shares his unconventional leadership journey, from growing up in a small South Carolina town to leading statewide coalitions and navigating moments that demanded humility, adaptability, and resilience. Together, they explore why managing your ego isn’t about shrinking yourself, but about knowing when to step back, listen differently, and reframe the path forward so real progress can happen.

This episode dives into:

• Why lowering your ego can actually strengthen your leadership
• How reframing language and approach can unite people across divides
• The tension between having strong ideas and making space for others
• Leading through uncertainty, rapid change, and moments you’ve never been trained for
• How perspective, planning, and resilience carry leaders through their hardest seasons

Monty’s Lead Through It moment is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about staying grounded, building trust, and continuing to move forward even when the path is unclear.

If you’re leading teams, organizations, or communities and finding yourself stuck between conviction and collaboration, this conversation will challenge and encourage you in all the right ways.

If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.

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