Three Reasons to Trust Your Gut in Leadership
A woman leader shared how the unhealthy dynamics of her leadership team were draining her. She felt stuck—not because of a lack of options, but because of loyalty and fear.
The moment she talked about a potential new role, her whole demeanor shifted. She smiled. She relaxed. Her energy returned.
That’s the power of intuition. Her gut already knew—it needed permission to lead.
Here are 3 reasons why listening to your gut matters:
It signals when you’re no longer aligned.
It helps you break free from comfort zones that keep you stuck.
It reconnects you with the leader you want to be.
Let’s explore these reasons further.
1. It signals when you’re no longer aligned.
When you’re constantly exhausted, disconnected, or feel like you’re not showing up fully—it’s not just burnout. It’s a sign that something deeper is misaligned. Your gut nudges you to pay attention when the work no longer brings purpose or joy.
2. It helps you break free from comfort zones that keep you stuck.
We can get so comfortable in the discomfort. Even unhealthy environments can feel familiar—and therefore safe. But your gut will often whisper the truth before your mind catches up: “You’ve outgrown this.” Listening to it gives you the courage to step into something greater.
3. It reconnects you with the leader you want to be.
Your leadership thrives when you’re grounded in your values and energized by your work. When you follow your gut, you reconnect with who you are and how you want to lead—not who you’ve become out of necessity, stress, or survival.
Now what?
One powerful question to ask yourself today:
👉 Am I showing up as the leader I want to be?
If the answer is no, your gut may already be pointing you in the right direction. The next step is trusting yourself to follow it.
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