"A leader really needs to be able to hold the anxiety that people have for uncertainty and discomfort. Some staff want to know details right away, and as a leader, I have to 'protect them' and tell them, 'Things are okay.' Even if that rocks my comfort level, it helps them and holds their anxieties."

This week is part two with Anne Lynam Goddard, the President and CEO of ChildFund International. We dive right into it discussing topics leaders often stray away from: Fears, Anxieties, Mistakes, Strategies, and Struggles. I am grateful for her openness and bringing you detailed lessons. 

Our conversation is honest in talking about what kinds of things keep leaders up at night, how do you navigate through those feelings, when do you communicate stress with teams, all of these hardships are brought to light. I love one thing Anne says to her team, "Together we will figure out the next steps and learn as we go."

Thank you to Anne for her time and her candor! Part 1 is available on our YouTube channel and where podcasts are hosted. Enjoy Part 2!

Show Points: 

0:00 - 0:50 | Introduction

0:50 - 3:30 | ChildFund Strategy and Scaling

3:30 - 5:00 | Leadership Fears 

5:00 - 9:10 | Leading Uncomfortably 

9:10 - 11:10 | Leading with Courage 

11:10 - 15:00 | Staying out of the operations 

15:00 - 18:00 | Leadership is a practice 

18:00 - End | Perfectionism versus Progression