Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out
Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out is for leaders navigating the gap between where their organizations are and where they know they could be. Hosted by Steve Chua and Pete Cafarchio, the show explores the inner dynamics of leadership—and how they shape culture, performance, and sustainable growth. Each episode delivers practical insights leaders can apply to move beyond frustration, overwhelm, and stagnation, and build organizations that thrive from the inside out. Because lasting change doesn’t start with systems—it starts with leaders.
Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out
Forgive Yourself!
Transformation Tip: “Self-forgiveness is not letting yourself off the hook. It’s gently taking the hook out.” — Dr. Thema Bryant
Concepts:
When we act in ways that betray who we are, hurt others, or make bad decisions.
- Unintentional mistakes/poor decisions
- Unintentionally hurt someone
- Moral failure - betraying your conscience
- Intentionally hurt someone (revenge, slander, etc.)
It will lead to this cycle:
1. Shame
2. Guilt & Regret
3. Condemnation
4. Self-Judgment
5. Self-Rejection
6. Self-Hatred
7. Mind Oppression
8. Escape, performance, or False Comfort
9. Compulsion and Addiction
WE NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE! This episode gives tips on how to break the cycle of shame and take steps towards forgiving yourself!
Transformation Application: Pick one thing and forgive yourself.
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