Your inner critic isn’t discipline; it’s sabotage. High-performing leaders often mistake self-criticism for fuel, but in reality it hijacks creativity, drains energy, and infects every relationship they lead.

This issue of The Grip unpacks how overwork and harsh self-talk aren’t strategies but symptoms of unworthiness—and why compassion toward yourself is the most powerful leadership move you can make.

Learn how to transform your inner dialogue from abuse to empowerment, break the cycle of “never enough,” and create a leadership presence that multiplies clarity, generosity, and impact across your team, culture, and legacy.