Let me start with what my grandmother always said: "You can’t clean someone else’s house when your own is still dirty." And that, my friend, is the truth about leadership. You can never lead others until you face what’s leading you. Your fears. Your anger. Your pride. Your insecurities. Those quiet battles inside you — that’s where real leadership begins. Because here’s the thing: There are no bad soldiers, only weak generals. If the team is confused, maybe the leader hasn’t found clarity. If there’s division, maybe the leader hasn’t dealt with their own chaos. You can’t take people further than you’ve gone within yourself. Great leadership isn’t about shouting orders or wearing titles. It’s about strength of character. About doing the hard work behind the scenes. About healing from your wounds, so you don’t bleed on the people you lead. Your demons, the ones you’ve ignored, hidden, or denied, they will eventually show. In how you treat others. In how you make decisions. In how you handle pressure. So before you step up to lead, step in and do the inner work. Face your fears. Forgive your past. Fix your heart. Because real power doesn’t come from position, it comes from personal growth. Lead yourself first, the rest will follow.