“Let’s be real nobody chose leadership because of the scorecards.
But too many step in for the wrong reasons.
Here are the top 3 reasons you should and the top 3 reasons you shouldn’t go into leadership.

👉 And if you’re unsure why you stepped in, I can mentor you through Fiverr to help you uncover your ‘why.’

#Leadership #LeadBoldly #MentorshipMatters

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/08/28/leadership-it-was-never-about-the-scorecards/

Leadership: It Was Never About the Scorecards

When I stepped into leadership, it wasn’t because I thought managing spreadsheets, reports, and endless scorecards would be fun. (Spoiler alert: they’re not.) The truth is that people choose leader…

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What keeps people stuck isn’t loyalty, it’s fear. Fear of the unknown feels scarier than fear of the boss. But here’s the truth: the unknown is where freedom lives.
#Leadership #FearOfTheUnknown #MentalHealthAtWork #LeadBoldly #GrowthMindset #WorkplaceWellness

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/08/27/fear-of-the-unknown-vs-fear-of-the-boss-why-so-many-stay-stuck/

Fear of the Unknown vs. Fear of the Boss: Why So Many Stay Stuck

Written By Cari Borden We don’t talk enough about this: so many people are stuck in jobs, not because they love their boss, but because they fear the unknown more than they fear their boss. That fe…

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“Ever felt like the job market is one big sham? You’re not alone. Here’s how to flip the script, reskill, and stay resilient. What’s your survival strategy?#JobMarket #CareerResilience #JobSearch #Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #TOPProgram #Reskill #FiverrCoach #LeadBoldly #CareerGrowth

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/08/26/the-sham-of-todays-job-market-and-how-to-stay-resilient-anyway/

The Sham of Today’s Job Market (and How to Stay Resilient Anyway)

When rejections are automated and first-round interviews are bots, humans have to double down on being…human. Let’s be real, the job market right now feels like a bad joke. You pour your time into …

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You’re not being canceled—you’re being called in. If DEI makes you uncomfortable, good. That means it’s working.”

🔍 Ready for a no-fluff breakdown of why DEI feels so personal—and what to do with that discomfort?

Read: The Real Reason DEI Makes You Uncomfortable

💬 Comment with your experience. Let’s get honest.
#DEI #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #InclusionMatters #RealTalkLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #LeadBoldly

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/07/16/the-real-reason-dei-makes-you-uncomfortable/

The Real Reason DEI Makes You Uncomfortable

Written by Cari Borden Let’s be honest.You’re not uncomfortable because you don’t believe in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. You’re uncomfortable because DEI puts a mirror in front of your identi…

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🚨 Career Growth ≠ Pizza Party.
If your manager thinks pepperoni solves burnout, it might be time for a different conversation.
Here’s how to ask for a path—not a slice. 🍕➡️🛤️

👉 Read the blog
📥 Reach out for mentoring
🧠 Build your strategy

#LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #MentorshipMatters #NoMorePizzaParties #LeadBoldly #WorkplaceWellness #PathOverPerks #FiverrMentor #SpeakUpProfessionally #EmotionalIntelligence

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/07/14/keep-your-pizza-parties-i-want-a-path/

Keep Your Pizza Parties. I Want a Path.

Written By Cari Borden How to Get the Conversation Flowing With Your Manager (Without Getting Laughed Out of the Room) You know the drill.Numbers go up → leadership gets nervous → morale drops → cu…

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That “open door” might just lead you into a trap. Before you walk through it with your heart on your sleeve, read this. We’re breaking down what’s safe to say, what to document, and how to avoid falling through the floor of faux transparency.
#OpenDoorPolicy
#LeadershipRedFlags
#PsychologicalSafety
#WorkplaceSurvivalTips
#FauxTransparency
#LeadBoldly

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/07/10/the-open-door-policy-is-just-a-trap/

The “Open Door” Policy Is Just a Trap

Written By Cari Borden The “Open Door” Policy Is Just a Trap (Unless You Know How to Walk Through It) Ah, the legendary open-door policy, the HR poster child for transparency, psychological safety,…

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📣 Just because you’re good at functioning while fractured doesn’t mean you should be expected to.
If your job praises your resilience but ignores your reality—it’s not a compliment.
It’s a red flag.

💻 Read the blog: “Just Because You Can Work Through Trauma Doesn’t Mean You Should Have To.”
✨ Because surviving work isn’t the same as thriving in it.

#WorkplaceTrauma #BurnoutCulture #LeadBoldly #ToxicWorkplaces #MentalHealthMatters #LeadershipDevelopment

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/07/04/just-because-you-can-work-through-trauma-doesnt-mean-you-should-have-to/

Just Because You Can Work Through Trauma Doesn’t Mean You Should Have To

Written By Cari Borden Why unhealthy expectations have become the norm in toxic workplaces, and how we break the cycle. There’s a dangerous myth quietly running many workplaces today: “They’re stro…

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Overflowing with gratitude after an electrifying night with Kristen Kavanaugh—Naval Academy grad, Marine Corps officer, former Tesla DEI exec, and author of Courage Over Fear. Her wisdom on turning agency into action lit up the room. Fuel your own courage: www.courageoverfearbook.com #LeadBoldly
If you can’t say what is wrong with your idea, then you don’t understand it... or the problem it is supposed to solve... or what it means to be credible. #leadershipbyexample #Leaders #leadboldly #education #edleaders

If your career advice was to "make yourself irreplaceable," you're not just kidding yourself, you might be headed for a rude awakening.
Because the truth is, anyone can be replaced.
And bending yourself into someone else's version of "valuable" is the fastest way to lose the one thing that truly is: you.

⚡ Ready to rethink what real career power looks like?
📖 Read the full post.
#UnfilteredCareerTruths #AuthenticityOverApproval #LeadBoldly
Find me on Fiverr…

http://leadboldly1.blog/2025/06/25/irreplaceable-please-thats-the-lie-they-want-you-to-believe/

Irreplaceable? Please. That’s the Lie They Want You to Believe.

Written By Cari Borden I saw a post today that said something along the lines of: “Be the person they can’t replace.” Sounds motivational, right?Until you realize… it’s not. Let me be clear: we are…

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