That Big CEO Energy
That Big CEO Energy is the empowering podcast for ambitious women building purpose-driven businesses. Hosted by Virtual COO Kallai Plummer, each episode delivers honest conversations, streamlined strategies, and systems that support sustainable growth. From navigating mindset blocks to simplifying operations and stepping fully into your leadership, this show is your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and real CEO energy.
That Big CEO Energy
153 | You Don’t Need to Be Aggressive to Be in Authority
This episode challenges one of the most deeply ingrained leadership myths: that authority requires aggression. If you’ve ever felt like you had to harden yourself, be tougher, or override your natural instincts to be taken seriously, this conversation is for you.
We unpack the difference between aggression and authority, why softness is often misunderstood, and how grounded leadership creates respect without fear, domination, or burnout.
You don’t need to change who you are to lead well.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- Why we’ve been conditioned to associate authority with force and dominance
- The emotional and physical cost of performing toughness that doesn’t fit
- How authority rooted in clarity and trust creates better outcomes
Tune in to learn how to build a business and life that feels genuinely yours, while maintaining your soft yet powerful leadership style.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Challenging Beliefs on Authority
00:51 The Myth of Aggression in Leadership
01:55 Personal Experiences with Aggression
04:33 Redefining Authority vs. Aggression
06:08 Authority in Parenting and Leadership
16:40 Practical Tips for Leading with Authority
17:46 Embrace Your True Authority
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