The Weight of Leadership: Choosing Integrity Over Approval

Leadership isn’t glamorous. It’s not about applause, validation, or popularity. More often than not, it’s about carrying weight, facing criticism, and being misunderstood by the very people you’re trying to help.


In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, Theo shares a raw reflection on the true challenge of leadership: the loneliness, the opposition, and the rejection that can come when you choose to stand firm in your values.


☕ Why being liked isn’t the job of a leader
☕ How to anchor yourself in your core values when criticism comes
☕ The importance of having a circle who reminds you who you are
☕ Why leadership is about alignment, not ego


If you’ve ever felt the weight of choosing integrity over approval, this conversation is for you.


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