Lead Yourself First: Most Professionals Get This Wrong

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲❗This really stayed with me after my recent conversation with Jason Donkersgoed. Most professionals step into leadership without feeling fully prepared. They’re doing well, building their careers, and then suddenly… they’re expected to lead others. But what often gets overlooked is the foundation of effective leadership: Self-leadership. In this episode of Career Conversations with Ola , Ola sits down with Jason Donkersgoed, MA (Leadership), PCC, to explore what leadership really looks like today and why so many professionals struggle when they skip the internal work. This conversation unpacks the mindset and behaviours that shape how leaders show up, make decisions, and grow in today’s workplace. In this episode: Why most professionals feel unprepared for leadership The importance of self-leadership and personal accountability How self-awareness impacts leadership effectiveness The shift from command and control to modern leadership Why busyness and distraction are holding leaders back Whether you’re a new manager, an experienced leader, or focused on career growth, this episode offers a practical starting point. Start with yourself. Everything else flows from there. Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-donkersgoed/