Sunday Mornings with Pamela Cone

Leading Without Losing Yourself


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On this episode of Sunday Mornings with Pamela Cone, Dr. Pamela Cone welcomes Dr. Melissa Jenner, leadership expert, speaker, and author of Everyday Leadership for People-Pleasing Introverts, for a thoughtful and Christ-centered conversation on people pleasing, workplace leadership, and alignment.

Together, they explore what happens when capable professionals carry responsibility, produce results, and serve others while quietly feeling unseen, overextended, or professionally unfulfilled. Dr. Jenner shares insight on the difference between people pleasing and genuine biblical servanthood, the hidden frustrations of high performers, and why being seen, heard, and appreciated matters in the workplace.

This conversation also addresses how quieter professionals can steward their gifts without shrinking back, how leaders and organizations can value diverse personalities and strengths, and how believers can spiritually discern when a workplace is a place of growth — or when empowerment may come through letting go.

This episode invites listeners to consider whether they are leading from fear, approval-seeking, and pressure, or from wisdom, conviction, stewardship, and alignment with God’s purpose.

Connect with Dr. Jenner

Free Audiobook for SMWPC Listeners: https://www.ppicourage.com/courses/offers/f8bd5886-da43-4df2-9490-fd366297fdce

Website: https://peoplepleasingintroverts.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-jenner-phd-euodoo/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/PeoplePleasingIntroverts

Free resources: https://peoplepleasingintroverts.com/

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