Stop asking permissions to be yourself
Trust Yourself Read time: 4 minutes TL;DR: That promotion you want? It’s not about playing politics or becoming someone you’re not. I learned this the hard way when I had to fire my own mentor for crossing ethical lines. Self-authority—trusting your internal compass even when it costs you—is what separates leaders who last from those who flame out. The Day I Had to Fire My Own Mentor (And Why It Made Me a Better Leader) Picture this: I’m sitting across from Dave, the guy who taught me…