In my last post, I explored how we can reframe unconscious drivers, the hidden assumptions that shape how we lead.
But what if those beliefs didn’t just shape our view of others…
What if they also revealed something about us?
Not all unconscious drivers are negative.
Some are survival strategies.
Learned responses.
Even attempts to protect parts of ourselves that once felt vulnerable, judged, or unseen.
For example:
A leader who avoids conflict may have learned that speaking up leads to rejection.
Someone who clings tightly to “professionalism” may have been told their identity didn’t belong in the room.
A bias around emotion might stem from being taught that tears = weakness = failure.
These beliefs don’t make us bad leaders.
They make us human.
But unless we surface them, they can quietly limit how we show up and who we empower.
That’s why deeper self-inquiry matters.
Because leadership isn’t just about skill.
It’s about self.
So here’s a question to think about:
What belief might you be holding — not because it’s true, but because it once kept you safe?
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