5 Leadership Qualities That Separate Good from Great 📱

What separates a good leader from a great one?

In Episode 2 of the Leadership Series, Stefania Arca and Tom Lawrence break down the 5 core leadership qualities that define next-level leadership in 2026 — especially for CEOs, founders, and operational leaders building exit-ready service businesses.

Here’s what they cover:
1. Vision: Why direction matters more than motivation — and how to co-create it with your team.
2. Empathy: The underestimated CEO superpower that builds trust and culture.
3. Responsibility: How great leaders create ownership, not blame.
4. Empowerment: Delegating power and making your team strong enough to lead without you.
5. Reinforcement: Why consistency (not charisma) drives results and how to lead without wearing a mask.

You’ll also hear Stefania’s real-world insights from managing £1B+ delivery projects, and why leaders who embrace controllable mistakes build the most resilient teams.

This isn’t just leadership theory, it’s an operational playbook for founders who want to scale without burning out, lose the micromanagement trap, and build businesses that don’t collapse without them.

👉 Watch the full 5-episode series to elevate your leadership for 2026 and beyond.

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