Gratitude is often underestimated in leadership — seen as something soft or optional.
In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores why leading with gratitude is, in fact, a powerful leadership skill that builds trust, confidence, and meaningful impact.

Through personal stories about family, early role models, and leadership learned long before titles or positions, this episode invites you to reflect on where leadership truly begins — and how values, presence, and appreciation shape the leaders we become.

You’ll hear about:

• Why gratitude is a core leadership skill, not a “nice to have”

• Who we often learn leadership from before we ever have a title

• How everyday actions and expressed appreciation build trust and confidence

• Simple ways to practise gratitude as part of self-leadership and leading others

• Why saying “thank you” now matters more than we think

This episode is for leaders who want to create meaningful impact — and who believe leadership is human, values-driven, and rooted in what truly matters.

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In a world shaped by uncertainty, complexity and constant change, hope has become one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills of our time.

In this episode, Hanna explores why hope is far more than a feeling. It’s a source of resilience, clarity and direction. Drawing on Gallup’s Global Leadership Report, she reveals a striking insight:

👉 Hope is the No.1 quality people want from the leaders who influence them most.

You’ll hear:✨ Why modern life has reduced our ability to long, dream and look ahead✨ How hope affects wellbeing, confidence and performance✨ What Advent can teach us about vision and waiting✨ The candle metaphor: being a light in dark or uncertain spaces✨ Three practical ways to build hope within yourself — starting today

Hanna also reflects on how vision, micro-actions and intentional focus help leaders shift from doubt to confidence, and from overwhelm to grounded clarity.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or simply preparing for a new year, this episode invites you to strengthen your own sense of direction — and become a source of light and hope for others.

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Hanna welcomes your messages, comments and questions.

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Contact her directly: hanna@migmatit.se

If you’d like help creating a vision that fills you with hope, courage and direction, you’re welcome to get in touch. Most coaching takes place online, so geography is never a barrier.

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In this episode, we continue the rich and insightful conversation with IT executive Linda Lenox, diving even deeper into fear, trust, decision-making and psychological safety in leadership.

If Episode 31 explored how fear shows up, this episode explores how leaders can shift out of it — especially at senior levels where culture and behaviour take shape.
We talk about how fear travels through an organisation, the impact of presence and emotional regulation, and the practical actions leaders can take to build trust and safety every day.

Linda brings decades of experience from roles such as Director of IT, VP of Technology Operations and Programme Delivery Director, offering real, relatable stories that illuminate what courageous, human-centred leadership looks like in action.

• How fear influences decision-making and team behaviour
• Why leaders must go first when creating psychological safety
• The power of presence and honest communication under pressure
• How trust is built through small, consistent actions
• Practical ways to lead with clarity, calm and confidence
• How courage shows up in real organisational life

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