📄 Episode Description:

Leadership doesn’t pause for personal pain. But what happens when the person others rely on is also the one quietly holding grief, burnout, trauma, or emotional exhaustion?

In this deeply personal episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the reality of leading while healing. He discusses the tension between being strong and being human, and how emotional intelligence can help leaders honor their own stories while still showing up with integrity and impact.

This conversation is for every leader who has ever held it together at work while falling apart inside—and for those who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between being effective and being whole.

📝 Show Notes:

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why healing and leadership are not mutually exclusive
• The cost of ignoring your own pain while trying to lead others
• How to set boundaries, seek support, and still show up with strength
• Practices for emotional regulation and self-compassion in high-pressure roles

Key Quotes:

Topics Covered:

• The myth of emotional neutrality in leadership
• Navigating leadership responsibilities while grieving, recovering, or growing
• Strategies for staying emotionally grounded when you're hurting

🔗 Connect with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II:

• Website: www.mrchangeyourlife.com
• Instagram & Facebook: @drfredrickdwaneleeii
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchange
• YouTube: youtube.com/@speakinofladyDDrLee
• Inquiries: [email protected]

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