# Leadership Lesson 4: Park the Ego - Why great leaders accept support

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Podcast: [Everything Early Childhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-early-childhood-5387412)
Published: 2025-10-15T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.platinumed.com.au/podcasts/everything-early-childhood/episodes/2149099036
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## Resource

Ever wonder why it feels so hard to ask for help — even when you know you need it? In this raw and real episode, Leeza gets honest about control, ego, and why so many early-childhood directors resist accepting support. She shares the psychology behind our need to “do it all,” the illusion of control that keeps us stuck, and her own stories, including the social-media post that took hours to make (and got zero likes 🙃). You’ll learn: ✨ Why letting go feels scary — and what’s really happening in your brain when you try. ✨ The three levels of letting go and how to move through them. ✨ How saying yes to help multiplies your capacity and builds true leadership resilience. This is your permission slip to park the ego, accept support, and finally lead with more ease, trust, and impact.

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