18 - How we show up for others makes us a great leader
Discover why true leadership isn't about success metrics but how we show up for others. This episode of MKC explores the power of trust, support, and emotional presence in building great teams and unforgettable impact.
How We Show Up For Others Makes Us A Great Leader
What defines a great leader? In an age of accolades, targets, and high-performance hustle, equating leadership with output is easy. But the truth runs deeper and often quieter.
In this powerful episode of MKC - Micro Keynote Concert, we explore a foundational idea often overlooked in boardrooms and brainstorming sessions: leadership is not about what you accomplish but how you show up for others.
Whether you’re mentoring a junior colleague, supporting a teammate through burnout, or simply offering consistent presence and empathy, your impact goes beyond metrics. The episode reframes success through the lens of human connection, reminding us that the leaders who leave the deepest marks build trust, create safety, and prioritize service over the spotlight.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Presence is Leadership: Your ability to be emotionally present in key moments defines your leadership more than polished speeches or strategies.
Trust is the True Currency: Skills matter, but trust transforms a group into a team. When people know you've got their back, performance naturally follows.
Support Creates Strength: Great leaders lift others as they climb. Small acts of support,mentoring, listening, and stepping up have compounding effects on culture and morale.
Feelings Over Facts: People rarely remember the specifics of what you did but always remember how you made them feel. That emotional residue is your true legacy.
Leadership is Service: Influence without service is empty. The most lasting impact comes from serving those around you, not managing them.
This isn’t just theory; it’s the kind of perspective shift that turns managers into mentors and professionals into people who lead with empathy.
🎧 Tune in to today’s episode and see how you can transform your leadership style, not by doing more, but by being more.
Highlights:
00:00 Redefining Success
00:17 The Essence of Leadership
00:23 Building Strong Teams
00:28 The Power of Support
00:38 The Impact of Service
Links:
Website: https://www.jimperona.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimperonaofficial/
Transcript:
I don't think that success is about what we achieve. I think it's about how we show up for others. A great leader isn't just focused on their own path. They lift others up along the way. A strong team isn't just about talent, it's about trust. Support and knowing someone's got your back, whether it's mentoring a colleague, helping a friend through a challenge, or simply being there when it matters. Most impact comes from service because at the end of the day, what people remember is what won't really be what you did, it's how you made them feel.
