Leah Marone on Support, Don't Solve: Leading by Creating Authentic Spaces
How can leaders support their teams without falling into the trap of fixing everything themselves?
Leah Marone is a psychotherapist and corporate mental wellness consultant. We even tried a role-play of what not to do, and Leah turned it into a better path forward.
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Originally aired February 13, 2025 as Episode 122 of The Trusted Guide Podcast (then The Delighted Customers Podcast).
What we cover
How leaders unintentionally work against authentic spaces
Balancing control and results with validation and empowerment
Steps to move from solver to supporter
How to inquire and motivate while employees keep ownership
Guide, don't rescue
This one connects directly to my work on being a guide rather than the hero. When a leader solves everything, people stop growing.
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About the guest
Leah Marone, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and corporate mental wellness consultant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience.
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