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Leadership often brings mixed emotions at the same time. Gratitude and pressure. Excitement and fear. Joy and anxiety.

In this episode of the Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can hold emotional tension without shutting down, over-controlling, or letting stress leak into their teams. We unpack what we call joy anxiety—the experience of caring deeply while fearing loss—and how unspoken emotions quietly shape leadership behavior.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when fear is influencing decisions beneath the surface
• Name emotions without over-processing or suppressing them
• Lead through tension with clarity instead of control
• Create psychological safety and accountability on your team

We also discuss why tension is not a leadership flaw but a signal of meaningful work, how productive conflict builds trust, and why resilient leaders move from self-reliance to healthy interdependence. You’ll leave with language you can use immediately in one-on-ones, team conversations, and moments when pressure is high.

If you’re leading through growth, responsibility, or transition and feeling more than one thing at once, this episode offers practical tools to help you stay grounded and lead well.

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Rejection is one of the most disorienting moments in leadership—a stalled deal, a declined proposal, a clear “no” when progress was expected. And if you’re not careful, rejection doesn’t just affect your emotions—it distorts your decisions.

In this episode of the Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast, we explore how rejection shows up in real life and how it impacts the way leaders think, decide, and lead. Through personal story, leadership insight, and practical frameworks, we unpack what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond with clarity and integrity instead of reaction.

You’ll learn how to:

• Separate identity from outcomes so rejection doesn’t distort confidence
• Read rejection as feedback instead of failure
• Respond to a “no” with clarity rather than defensiveness
• Use rejection as data to make better decisions

We also talk about:

• The difference between walls and fences in leadership boundaries
• The most common mistake leaders make after rejection
• What healthy leadership looks like in moments of setback

If you’re navigating pressure, uncertainty, or transition, this episode will help you lead with confidence instead of reaction. Leadership isn’t about avoiding hard moments—it’s about learning how to respond well when they come.

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Question for you: Where have you been taking a “no” personally—and what’s one decision you need to make with clarity this week?

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Feeling stuck between what worked yesterday and what’s required tomorrow?

In this kickoff episode, James Wilson Jr. and JC Fowler introduce Crossing The Threshold—a practical leadership podcast for people carrying real responsibility in real life. We’ve been there: overwhelmed, scattered, and trying to fix everything at once… until burnout and a panic attack forced a reset. Out of those lived moments came a simple conviction: most leaders don’t need more motivation—they need a clear map and one next step.

We break down the Six Thresholds that show up in every organization—from scrappy startups to established ministries and million-dollar teams:

• Identity: Who am I to lead this?
• Capability: What do I bring to the table—and what do I need to design around?
• Clarity: What matters most right now?
• Capacity: How do I sustain this well?
• Teamwork: Who do I need with me?
• Execution: How do I get this done—and will I act now?

You’ll hear candid stories of saying no and then stepping up, leading under pressure, launching new ventures, and learning why well-meaning people still struggle to work well together. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a clear next step.

🎁 Free Resource: Download the Threshold Starter Guide to identify your single biggest leadership constraint and take one concrete action this week—no guesswork, no overwhelm, just traction.

Download it here: https://thresholdstarterguide.cttleadership.com

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If this resonates: subscribe, share this with a leader who’s carrying a lot, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Question for you: Which threshold are you in right now—and what’s the one step you’ll take this week?

Crossing the Threshold Leadership Podcast
Real life. Real leadership. One threshold at a time.

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