”You still believe in your bones that this work matters. This is what you have been advocating for. You've been sponsoring these [programs]. So what do you do [when they’re axed]? Do you stay silent to keep your job? Do you push back and risk being fired, risk your position, and then your livelihood? Or is there another way?”

In this episode, I talk about  something that almost every leader will face at some point in their career: how to stay true to what you stand for without losing your job or influence when  the direction of your organization conflicts with your core values.

In this episode:

• The conflict most leaders will face at some point in their career
• Case example: Lisa and her values predicament within her organization
• Lisa’s assumes that she has two choices
• A third way: an alternate perspective on how we as leaders can navigate these tough situations
• Four pieces of practical advice for leading with integrity
• And more!

Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with Less Ego and More Soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.

Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode

“ Just because the formal programs were gone didn't mean the principle behind them had to be. The programs were just programs. The principle behind them was something that she needed to focus on.”

“ Lisa realized that her real power wasn't just in creating programs because the programs were just programs. It was in shaping culture.”

“ Sometimes quiet, collective action is more powerful than loud resistance.”

“ Leadership isn't just about following the rules of the moment. It's about staying true to what matters most, even when circumstances are difficult or circumstances change.”

“ If you're feeling disheartened by shifts in your organization right now, remember you still have influence, you still have power. And sometimes the most impactful work happens in the spaces that aren't written in policy, and they're not written in program.”

Connect with Janet Ioli:

Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli

Janet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

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