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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
November 25, 2025 · 2:25 PMView on Instagram ↗
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Hello everyone 👋 We often think we’re leading, but in reality, we might be limiting. Calling micromanagement “quality control.” Calling indecision “collaboration.” Calling hesitation “being thoughtful.” Meanwhile, our teams are burning out, disengaging, and quietly looking for the exit. This amazing graphic was shared by Daniel Hartweg, and it really hit me. The message? Most leaders are failing... and don’t even realize it. Daniel breaks down leadership into five zones — from Control to Impact — and it’s a powerful reminder to pause and ask ourselves: Where am I really leading from? I’ll be honest, I’ve definitely caught myself slipping into the “Control Zone” more than I’d like to admit. But awareness is where growth starts, right? It’s not always easy to hear the truth, but this is the kind of reflection that moves us from managing tasks to truly leading people. Ricardo #Leadership #Growth #Trust #SelfAwareness #TeamCulture #PeopleFirst #LeadershipDevelopment