# Episode 60: Leading YOU - When you don't think you are a LEADER!

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Podcast: [The Hair Hustle Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713)
Published: 2025-12-02T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.heatherpod.com
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## Resource

Contact Host Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Contact Heather Spencer: heather@spencergellisesalon.com Heather Spencer's Leadership Workbook & Freebie: HERE Summary In this episode of the Hair Hustle Podcast, host Heather Podlesney welcomes Heather Spencer, a seasoned beauty industry professional with over 27 years of experience. They discuss the importance of leadership in the salon environment, emphasizing the need for self-leadership as a foundation for leading others. Heather shares her journey from stylist to salon owner and educator, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The conversation also touches on daily habits to avoid burnout, the significance of mindset, and the balance between family and career. Heather offers insights on establishing non-negotiables in life and the importance of setting boundaries to protect one's energy. The episode concludes with Heather introducing her leadership workbook, designed to help others define their leadership style and goals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:13 Heather Spencer's Journey in the Beauty Industry 03:50 The Importance of Leadership in the Salon 05:07 Leading Yourself First: The Foundation of Leadership 09:27 Daily Habits for Stylists to Avoid Burnout 12:02 Mindset and Energy in Client Interactions 19:05 Problem Solving as a Key Leadership Skill 21:51 Balancing Family and Leadership in the Beauty Industry 25:44 The Trade-Offs of Flexibility 28:00 Navigating Corporate Challenges 29:54 The Journey of an Educator 36:29 Establishing Non-Negotiables 42:25 Setting Boundaries and Managing Energy 46:45 Leadership Workbook Insights Keywords leadership, salon, beauty industry, self-care, burnout, family balance, daily habits, problem solving, non-negotiables, hairsty…

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