Your Leadership Identity: Who You Are Becoming at Work in 2026 |
Job titles change quickly. Your leadership identity usually does not.
Many women step into bigger roles, broader responsibilities, or more complex environments, but continue to see themselves the way they did several years ago. They still operate like the high performer, the safe pair of hands, or the problem solver, even when what is now required is a strategic, visible leader.
When your role evolves but your inner identity does not, you feel the gap. You may work harder instead of leading differently. You may doubt yourself or wait for external validation before you own your authority.
This post is about closing that gap. It will help you get clear on who you are becoming at work in 2026, and what needs to shift so that your leadership identity matches the level you are ready for.
Your leadership identity is the way you see yourself as a leader........