Becoming Fearless in Leadership with Dr. Benjamin Ritter #183

Send us a textIn this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter—author of Becoming Fearless—to dive deep into what it means to lead with empathy, build trust, and move from self-doubt to self-mastery.Dr. Ritter shares his unique journey from aspiring professional soccer player to healthcare professional to leadership coach. Along the way, he encountered disengagement, toxic leadership, and personal setbacks that ultimately inspired his work in talent and leadership development.Together, we unpack practical strategies from his book, explore how leaders can create environments where people thrive, and discuss how fear—when reframed—can actually become one of our most valuable teachers.Key TakeawaysLead with empathy: Assume positive intent, especially in difficult workplace situations.Leverage strengths: Align employees’ work with their talents to increase engagement and satisfaction.Trust matters: Credibility and reliability are cornerstones of effective leadership.Reframe fear: Becoming Fearless offers 65 actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt and build confidence.Talent development: True leadership is about creating conditions where others can grow, succeed, and find meaning in their work.liveforyourselfconsulting.com & Connect with Dr. Benjamin RitterLinkedIn: Benjamin RitterBook: Becoming FearlessDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. Join here: Empowered Educator Community Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessGrab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowere...

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