Episode 10

How Your Upbringing Shapes Who You Are

Good morning! I'm Bianca Cardenas, and welcome to Next Gen Leaders. Today, we delve into the profound impact of our upbringing on our leadership style. Reflecting on your past can provide invaluable insights into who you are as a leader and how you can grow.

In This Episode:

  • Personal Reflections: My journey of self-discovery and how my upbringing shaped me as an empathetic leader.
  • Family Dynamics: The influence of family relationships on our professional behavior and decision-making.
  • Practical Tips: Three strategies to understand and leverage your upbringing for personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Reflect on Your Past: Take time to sit down and think about your upbringing and how it aligns with your current values.
  2. Acknowledge and Own It: Understand that your past shapes who you are today, but it doesn't control your future.
  3. Be Grateful and Self-Aware: Embrace your experiences, good or bad, and use them to build self-awareness and lead with purpose.

Join me in this episode to learn how to turn your personal history into a source of strength and inspiration for your leadership journey.

Listen Now and start reflecting on how your upbringing can make you a more powerful leader. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes and follow my blog for more leadership development tips.

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Bianca Cardenas

My name is Bianca Cardenas. I have my PhD in business psychology and work with a leadership development firm.
I have experience in executive assessment, development, selection, and coaching. This means that I work with businesses to identify and develop their best leaders. I also help them find the best talent for the most important roles.
Essentially, I understand what they’re looking for and what’s important to them; I can help you align yourself with what they’re looking for.
I absolutely love my job, but psychologists often don’t have much time to mentor emerging professionals. I spent countless hours teaching myself everything I could find to understand what makes an effective leader. I’m passionate about helping people grow, and I love learning, guiding others, and seeing them succeed.
My mission is simple: I want to provide the next generation of leaders with easy access to the best development guidance and resources available.
I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned so far with you, so you don’t have to go through the same effort I did. With the right support, I believe every leader can make a huge impact.
Follow me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbiancacardenas/) or check out my blog (https://www.drbiancacardenas.com) for more leadership development tips.