Today I ran into a situation I face often: When is it my place to take charge—and when is it not? There are moments where I could make a decision that moves things forward or makes things better… but it isn’t my call to make. That’s when I have to pause and come back to what I think of as the Leadership Continuum: 1️⃣ Be a follower first. Great leadership starts with the humility to follow well. 2️⃣ Lead yourself. If I can’t control my emotions, ego, or reactions, I have no business leading others. 3️⃣ Lead others. This is where it all shows. If steps 1 and 2 aren’t solid, it becomes obvious here. Here’s the reality: these steps aren’t always sequential. I move back and forth between them constantly, sometimes in the same day. Leadership requires awareness of which step I need to focus on in that moment, not just which title I hold. I have to check myself here often. So let me ask you: Which step is your strongest right now? Which one challenges you the most?

🔥 Leadership Challenges — Bring the Real Stuff This space exists for real leadership problems, not theory. If you’re carrying something heavy—A decision you’re stuck on.A team issue that won’t resolve.A leadership failure you haven’t figured out yet.A pressure point at work, at home, or in yourself. Post it here. This is where Maverick Mindset becomes more than content—it becomes community. How this works: - Post one clear challenge you’re facing - Give enough context for others to understand - Be honest. No posturing. No ego - Expect direct, respectful, experience-based feedback How we respond: - We don’t shame - We don’t grandstand - We don’t give lazy motivation We offer: - Perspective - Hard-earned lessons - Questions that sharpen thinking - Support without softness Leadership is forged in friction. You don’t grow by hiding the problem—you grow by bringing it into the light. If you’re ready to lead better, start by posting what’s testing you right now. 👊 Post your first leadership challenge below.