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August 5, 2026

Why Some People Become Leaders and Others Don’t

In the new episode of Men in Crisis, we discuss why not every manager is automatically a leader and what inner mindset leads people to willingly follow others.

The central question is why some people take on responsibility and make decisions, while others hesitate or let themselves be guided by the opinions of those around them. After all, true leadership doesn’t mean always being right. It means having the courage to make decisions, admit mistakes, and constantly readjust one’s course.

It also touches on a topic that precedes all leadership: self-worth. Anyone who bases their self-worth on recognition, status, or applause will find it difficult to make decisions freely. Only when you trust yourself can you lead others authentically.

Leadership doesn’t start with a title or on a business card. It starts with you: with the willingness to take on responsibility, to trust your intuition, and to stay true to your path even when you face headwinds.

New episode of Men in Crisis: about why true leadership always starts with yourself and why self-worth is the foundation of every leader.

Feel free to give it a listen:

And with Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/086-bist-du-ein-leader/id1761337825?i=1000780013009