# Episode 190: How To Become A Leader Worth Following And Build Your Management Skills

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Podcast: [GROW by Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grow-by-design-4813067)
Published: 2025-05-14T13:38:43+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I dive deep into the critical aspects of effective business management, sharing insights from my own journey growing a 50+ employee company with plans for expansion. I break down three key elements every leader must master: becoming a leader worth following with a vision so compelling others want to be part of it, cultivating high-energy leadership that pulls people forward instead of pushing them, and committing to constant development through conferences, training, and reading. I explain how my realization that I'm becoming the bottleneck in our growth has led to a new strategy of quarterly leadership training for both myself and team members. Whether you're managing a small team or scaling to hundreds of employees, this conversation offers practical advice for improving your leadership presence, protecting your energy, and developing a leadership pipeline that allows your company to grow beyond your personal capacity.

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