#9 Leading When Reality Doesn’t Meet Expectations

Ever had reality throw you a curveball? In this episode of Leader Fuel, we’re tackling how to lead when things don’t go as planned. From reframing disappointment and dashed expectations to adapting confidently, you’ll get real-life business stories, practical leadership strategies, and tips to build your growth mindset. Perfect for leaders who want to stay focused, resilient, and ready for anything.

Here’s what you’ll get:
A wild historical story about Marco Polo, unicorns, and rhinoceroses that will stick with you.
Leadership insights on why your expectations can sabotage your progress—and how to fix it.
Real-life business examples of leaders who turned messy realities into incredible opportunities.
Practical tools to reframe disappointment, embrace the chaos, and find the gold in every situation.

You’ll leave this episode feeling equipped to:

• Handle unexpected challenges with confidence and clarity.
• Pivot when reality doesn’t meet your expectations.
• See potential and opportunity where others see failure.

Leadership isn’t about chasing perfect unicorns. It’s about embracing the hairy, messy rhinoceroses that show up and learning to lead through the unexpected.

Dr. Linda Travelute is a John Maxwell certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote speaker and Corporate Facilitator and works with business leaders from start up to grow up. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training.  Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team. Resources Mentioned in the Episode

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