02/09/2026
When you are hardcore at work but the people at home don't fear you. 👀🙆♀️
This always makes me laugh because it says something interesting about leadership. You can walk into the office and everyone suddenly sits up straight.
“Good morning, boss.” 😭
But at home?
“Mummy, where are my socks?”
Authority: gone. 😂
And maybe that's actually the point.
Leadership is not about how intimidated people are when you enter a room. It is about how people behave when you are not in the room.
Do they respect you?
Do they trust your decisions?
Do they take responsibility?
Can they disagree with you without being punished?
Those are the things I'm learning to pay more attention to as I grow as a business owner.
Fear can get compliance.Respect builds commitment.
Have you ever seen someone who was feared at work but had absolutely no authority at home? 😂 Work, school or social setting — share the experience below.