Build with Leila Hormozi

11 Years of Top 1% Leadership in 18 Min | Ep. 335

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Feb 12, 2026
A rapid tour of leadership habits that scale organizations. Topics include staying emotionally steady under crisis, giving candid but kind feedback, and creating radical transparency so everyone knows where they stand. Hear rules for trust and integrity, plain-language clarity for priorities, and a mindset of ownership to surface future leaders.
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INSIGHT

Emotional State Is Socially Contagious

  • People mirror the emotional state of authority figures, so leader calmness determines team stability.
  • Emotional regulation lets leaders enable sound decision-making under pressure.
ADVICE

Pause Before You React

  • Notice and name the emotion, then pause before acting to create a buffer.
  • Use a neutral tone, approach with curiosity, and regulate speech during conflicts.
ANECDOTE

Paper Notes Broke The Silence

  • Leila and Alex wrote down everything they were afraid to say and exchanged the notes to remove hidden expectations.
  • That transparent moment created a 'glass' level of honesty that freed their partnership.
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