When the voices in your head, drown out the voice of reason and wisdom

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

Leadership is loud.
Expectations. Opinions. Inner doubts.And sometimes, the loudest voice isn’t coming from the outside—it’s the one in your own head.

You know the voice:

  • “You’re not doing enough.” 
  • “Everyone’s watching.” 
  • “If this fails, it’s all on you.” 

And when that inner noise gets loud enough, it drowns out the voice of reason. It silences wisdom. It clouds your judgment.

So consider this…
Your internal narrative is shaping how you lead. And if left unchecked, it will drive you to lead from fear instead of clarity… from insecurity instead of grounded confidence based on clarity.

That’s why wise leaders don’t just listen to every thought—they challenge them.

They build in rhythms of reflection, rest, recreation, release and relationships.
They seek trusted voices.
They let silence make room for wisdom to speak.

Because leadership doesn’t require you to silence every voice in your head—
It requires you to know which one to listen to.

Where do you turn to for wisdom and perspective? Do you have people in your life that you’ve given permission to hold you accountable and ask great questions?