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Why Leadership Development Keeps Failing—And What Actually Works
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Why Leadership Development Keeps Failing—And What Actually Works

Leaders don’t fail because they lack skills—they struggle because their nervous systems are overwhelmed. You can’t teach strategy to a system stuck in survival. The real leadership gap? Regulation.

This article reframes leadership development through the lens of trauma-informed practice and nervous system science—revealing why conventional programs fall short and what it actually takes to lead with clarity, presence, and impact.

If you’ve ever wondered why leadership development doesn’t stick, this is the missing link.

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