What does leading from beside look like, and why would you want to take this approach?
Brittany Scott, founder of GROW, describes leadership as coming alongside someone and offering the resources, connections, and information they need to make a good choice for themselves. This approach is a useful shift for leaders who want to support autonomy instead of creating dependence. It requires emotional intelligence, awareness, and a willingness to point people toward the direction they want to go. It also means resisting the urge to force people into a path that reflects your own preferences.
Leading from beside starts with a relationship. Brittany explains how curiosity has helped her understand what someone wants, and how active listening helps them feel known and valued.
We also get deep into how leaders can carry imposter thoughts while making decisions, building teams, and creating meaningful change. You may feel like you need more experience or a clearer plan before you step forward. Brittany reminds us that leadership can look like showing up fully, even when doubt comes along for the ride.
You’ll hear how curiosity, collaboration, play, and extreme ownership shape Brittany Scott’s approach to building connection between women in business.
Leadership Lesson Highlights
(00:00) Why confident leaders still experience imposter thoughts
(02:27) The therapy moment that inspired GROW
(04:23) Why women need stronger career and business communities
(06:31) How to show up even when you feel like an imposter
(10:05) What it means to lead from beside
(12:35) Why active listening helps people make better decisions
(13:29) How curiosity can reveal the answers within
(15:37) Why leaders need time to slow down and reflect
(18:48) How play and creativity create deeper connection
(19:36) What sports teach us about team leadership
(21:49) How extreme ownership strengthens collaboration
(24:42) The difference between "give" energy and "take" energy
(26:11) How GROW is expanding into new cities
(30:23) The leadership lesson behind imposter thoughts and action
Learn More and Connect with Brittany Scott
https://growwiwo.com/
About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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