Leadership isn’t hard because you lack strategy; it’s hard because you’re managing people, expectations, and your own self-doubt.
In this episode of Lead Smarter, host David Kent sits down with Aleta Maxwell, CEO, CHRO, best-selling author, and leadership coach, to dive into the real challenges leaders face, and how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.
Aleta works with high-achieving female executives who feel like they’re carrying it all:
- The impostor syndrome before big meetings
- The frustration of repeating expectations
- The constant time crunch
- The awkwardness of holding people accountable without damaging relationships
- Through her company, Uplifting Leadership, Aleta equips leaders with simple, effective strategies to build high-performing, drama-free teams while reclaiming their time and confidence.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Clear, actionable communication strategies
✔️ Practical tools to silence impostor syndrome
✔️ Frameworks for healthy accountability that strengthen relationships
✔️ Time management approaches that actually work for leaders
With over 20 years of experience leading large, fast-paced organizations — scaling one from 3 to 22 locations and $4M to $62M in revenue — Aleta now empowers executives across industries to lead with alignment, intention, and curiosity.
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