{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens","title":"You Don’t Need to Control to Lead","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1105,"description":"When you hear the word \"leader\", what comes to mind? For many people, it's someone loud, confident or in charge. But real leadership is often much quieter than that.In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why influence and leadership aren't the same as control. You'll learn why trying to force people to change often pushes them away, why trust matters more than authority and how confidence can come from being steady rather than being the loudest voice in the room.If you've ever wanted to step up, help others or make a positive difference without feeling pushy or controlling, this episode offers a different way of thinking about leadership, influence and the impact you have on the people around you.Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.Want to get involved?I’d love to hear from you:Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contactLeave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemailShare your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/newExplore more from Headstraight:Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blogFind out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/aboutNeed support right now?If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page - https://www.headstraight.co.uk/p/resources/for helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oDwiUb4jNa7aj2uZxeBjkS8oLTrXFOgOy4XbEmNZe2E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTg1/OGZjMzkxN2I2ZDdl/ODExMDdlYmVkMTZh/NTNlZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}