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Leadership Lessons is a weekly podcast designed for anyone who wants to grow with intention. Hosted by Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II, this show delivers practical strategies, real-world insights, and transformative leadership tools rooted in emotional intelligence, equity, and personal growth. Whether you're managing teams, navigating change, or building workplace culture, each episode equips you with actionable lessons to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
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Bonus Episode: Reality Testing ā A Step-by-Step Process šÆ From TikTok Follower @ErikaLoveās Request Reality Testing is leadershipās truth serum ā it keeps you honest with yourself and fair with others. In this bonus episode of Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick Lee II, we dive deep into one of the most underused ā yet most powerful ā Emotional Inā¦
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Ep. 12 Belonging Without Assimilation ā Leading Authentically in Dominant Culture Spaces
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Episode 12 ā Belonging Without Assimilation: Leading Authentically in Dominant Culture Spaces Can you belong at work without blending in? In this episode of Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick Lee II, we unpack the difference between belonging and assimilation ā and why it matters for every leader who wants to create inclusive, high-trust, high-peā¦
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Bonus Episode #4 Leadership Lessons Episode 1 - 11 Recap
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šļø Bonus Episode 4: Leadership Lessons Episode Recap Host: Dr. Fredrick Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast Episode Summary: Whether youāve been with us since Episode 1 or just found the podcast, this Leadership Lessons Recap is your perfect reset. In this bonus episode, Dr. Fredrick Lee II walks you through the most powerful takeaways from Episodeā¦
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Bonus Episode #3 Are EQ Skills Really āSoft Skills
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šļø Bonus Episode 3: Are EQ Skills Really āSoftā Skills? Host: Dr. Fredrick Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast Description: Letās set the record straightāemotional intelligence (EQ) is not a āsoft skill.ā Itās a strategic leadership advantage. In this bonus episode, Dr. Fredrick Lee II challenges one of the biggest myths in leadership development: ā¦
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Ep. 11 From Burnout to Balance ā Building a Leadership Lifestyle That Doesnāt Break You
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šļø Episode 11: From Burnout to Balance ā Building a Leadership Lifestyle That Doesnāt Break You Host: Dr. Fredrick Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast Description: Burnout isnāt just a leadership inconvenienceāitās a warning sign. And for many high-performing professionals, especially those holding space for others, burnout creeps in long before itā¦
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Bonus Episode #2 Social Cognitive Theory- The Secret Psychology Behind Leadership, Identity, and Influence
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š Bonus Episode: Understanding Behavior, Identity & Environment to Lead with Impact Podcast: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II Theme: Social Cognitive Theory & the Psychology of Leadership What if your leadership style isnāt just something you choseābut something you learned to survive? In this bonus episode, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II takā¦
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šļø Episode 10: The Cost of Being the Strong One ā Leading When You're Tired of Holding It All Together Hosted by Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II | Leadership Lessons Podcast Description: What does it cost to be the one who always holds it all together? In Episode 10, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the hidden weight of being āthe strong oneā in leadership, ā¦
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Bonus Episode #1 How to Speak Truth to Power Without Becoming a Target
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š Episode Description: Telling the truth shouldnāt cost you your peaceābut in systems that protect power, it often does. In this Bonus Episode of Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II, we unpack what it really takes to speak truth to powerāwithout sacrificing your credibility, emotional well-being, or future opportunities. Inspired by a reā¦
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Ep. 9 Silencing the Inner Critic ā Rewriting the Leadership Narrative in Your Head
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šļø Episode 9 ā Silencing the Inner Critic: Rewriting the Leadership Narrative in You Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II confronts one of the most persistent barriers to effective leadership: the inner critic. That voice of self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome can quietly undermine your confidence, especially when sā¦
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Ep. 8 Check Your Triggers ā Leadership, Self-Regulation, and Emotional Agility
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šļø Episode 8 ā Check Your Triggers: Leadership, Self-Regulation, and Emotional Agility Welcome back to Leadership Lessons with Dr. Fredrick D. Lee IIāyour space to grow from the inside out. In this episode, weāre getting honest about something every leader faces but few talk about honestly: triggers. š„ Ever found yourself snapping in a meeting, avoā¦
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Ep. 7 Trauma Informed Leader ā Creating Safety Without Carrying Everyoneās Story
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š Episode Description: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed leader? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II breaks down the essential elements of trauma-informed leadership. This approach prioritizes psychological safety, empathy, and clear boundary setting in the workplace. Too often, leaders confuse compassion with emotā¦
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Ep. 6 Healing While Leading ā Navigating Pain and Power at the Same Time
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š Episode Description: Leadership doesnāt pause for personal pain. But what happens when the person others rely on is also the one quietly holding grief, burnout, trauma, or emotional exhaustion? In this deeply personal episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II explores the reality of leading while healing. He discusses the tension betwā¦
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Ep. 5 Microaggressions and Leadership ā Naming the Cuts Youāre Taught to Ignore
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š Episode Description: They may seem smallāan offhand comment, a loaded compliment, a ājokeā that lands too sharplyābut microaggressions cut deep, especially in the workplace. In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II unpacks the silent damage caused by microaggressions and explores how leaders can create spaces where dignity, cā¦
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Ep. 4 From Trauma to Triumph-Navigating Toxic Work Environments
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š Episode Description: Every leader carries a story. Some carry scars. In this powerful episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II delves into how unresolved traumaāwhether personal, generational, or workplace-relatedācan influence our leadership presence. More importantly, he offers a roadmap for transforming adversity into purpose, paiā¦
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Ep. 3 Emotional Boundaries - Leading Without Losing Yourself
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š Episode Description: Leadership requires empathy, but it should never come at the cost of your emotional well-being. In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II unpacks the critical skill of setting and maintaining emotional boundaries in leadershipāso you can show up for others without burning out or betraying yourself. Whetherā¦
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š Episode Description: Have you ever wondered if you truly belong in the roomāeven when youāve earned your seat at the table? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II dives deep into the often-unspoken experience of imposter syndrome and how it shows up in leadership. From high achievers who silently question their worth to proā¦
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Ep. 1 Leading from Within - The Power of Emotional Intelligence
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šļø Episode 1: Leading from Within ā The Power of Emotional Intelligence š Episode Description: In this premiere episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Fredrick D. Lee II unpacks one of the most critical and overlooked skills in leadership: emotional intelligence. Whether you're leading a team, managing change, or trying to build a healthier work culturā¦
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