In this episode of The Leadership Hustle, Andrea Fredrickson and Michelle Hill get candid about a leadership trap they see all too often: collecting knowledge without applying it. Many leaders listen to countless podcasts, read stacks of books, and attend professional development sessions, yet make little to no change in how they actually lead.
Andrea and Michelle stress that growth happens through action, not just intention. Listening, reading, and learning are only the first steps. The real work begins when you put those lessons into practice, reflect on the results, and seek feedback to improve.
They encourage leaders to focus on one actionable takeaway at a time, track progress, and build accountability into their learning. Leadership, they remind listeners, is a skill that must be practiced deliberately and consistently. Like going to the gym, showing up is not enough—you have to lift the weight.
By the end of the episode, listeners will understand that development without action is just consumption, and that sustainable growth comes from doing, reflecting, and teaching others what you have learned.
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