Stepping Into the Light: The Leadership Journey from Protection to Impact
- Cassie Cribbs

- Jul 3
- 1 min read

Just like the lotus provides shelter to the fish, strong systems and traditions can protect leaders in their early growth. But protection can become limitation. In executive leadership, there comes a time when you must step into the light—into visibility, responsibility, and change.
Growth doesn’t happen in the shadows. Vision, influence, and impact require exposure, even when it feels risky. True leaders move beyond the comfort of protection, guiding others with clarity and courage—even when the water gets murky.




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