Leadership Is a Choice: Mindset, Trust, and Growth with Ron Reich

In this episode of Behavioral Profit, Executive Behavioral Coach Debbie Longo sits down with leadership expert Ron Reich, who brings more than 30 years of experience developing leaders from the frontline to the C-suite. Together they unpack the real behavioral patterns that hold leaders back: fear of letting go, trying to have all the answers, and shutting down independent thinking. Ron shares why “everything is a choice,” how language like “I have to” quietly increases stress, and why psychological safety and relationship-driven leadership are non-negotiable if you want a healthy culture.

Debbie brings a mindset lens to the conversation, challenging listeners to look honestly at whether they’re truly willing to grow or just hoping things get better while repeating the same behaviors. They explore how internal shifts, personal responsibility, and being in control of your mind—not the other way around—translate into better decisions, stronger teams, and real performance improvement. If you’re a supervisor, manager, or executive who says you want change but resists it in practice, this conversation will push you to choose your direction on purpose.

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