When Fear Shows Up, Lead Like This

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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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