In this episode of The MindShifter Audio Blog, Fatima Bey breaks down why leadership fails when readiness is skipped. Using the metaphor of a half-baked cake and undeveloped wings, this episode reveals how talent, passion, and calling are not enough to sustain leadership without formation.This is a deep reflection on timing, development, testing, and the courage required to stay in the cocoon long enough to build wings strong enough to fly. Read the full blog post:https://www.fatimabey.com/failing-leaderChapters0:00 Introduction0:14 The danger of rising too soon1:05 The half-baked leadership illusion2:10 Fear vs readiness3:23 Life tests your capacity4:30 The cocoon phase most people skip5:23 Why titles do not equal development6:21 The cost of weak wings7:29 Why patience builds strength8:21 What real readiness looks like9:05 Being called vs being ready9:47 Staying in the cocoon10:44 When readiness meets opportunityMindShift Moments• Calling is not the same as readiness• Development protects future followers• Life tests what leadership books cannot• Patience builds capacity• Readiness sustains leadershipQuotes“Natural talent without development is dangerous.”“The cocoon is not punishment. It’s preparation.”“Leadership fails when readiness is rushed.”Read the full transcript on Listen Notes.Thank you for listening.For more MindShifting content and resources: https://www.fatimabey.comSubscribe to The MindShifter Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/blog1#1701160625Explore MindShift Coaching and other services: https://www.fatimabey.com/mindshift-coachingSupport The MindShifter Audio Blog: https://www.fatimabey.com/audio-blog-support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.