I've promoted people with less experience over ones with more. Every time, it came down to things anyone can do. 12 things that take zero talent: - Getting shit done - Having integrity - Keeping yo…
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Your success, my mission | Founder, KnownLeaders | CEO, Polished Carbon | Former CIO $4B company | DEIB ally | 25 years leading teams | Follow for people-first leadership, self-mastery, career growth
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Justin Wright positions himself as the empathetic executive, leveraging his tenure as a former $4B company CIO to humanize high-stakes corporate leadership. His content strategy centers on the "human stuff" of management, consistently reframing traditional soft skills like vulnerability and curiosity as high-performance success skills rather than optional traits. He is notable for his radical transparency regarding the emotional toll of toxic workplaces, which he uses to advocate for a "people-first" culture within his own ventures. By blending tactical career growth with modern AI workflows, such as using ChatGPT for professional development plans, he bridges the gap between old-school leadership wisdom and the future of work.
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Posts / Week
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Days Between Posts
2
Total Posts Analyzed
HIGH
Posting Frequency
3026.44%
Avg Engagement Rate
STABLE
Performance Trend
185
Avg Length (Words)
MEDIUM
Depth Level
INTERMEDIATE
Expertise Level
0.75/10
Uniqueness Score
YES
Question Usage
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Writing style breakdown
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I spent years thinking that being a "strong" leader meant having all the answers.
I thought vulnerability was a weakness.
I thought my job was to be a shield, not a human.
I was wrong.
The moment I started admitting "I don't know" was the moment my team started truly trusting me.
Leadership isn't about being perfect.
It's about being present.
Own your mistakes loudly
Give credit even more loudly
Ask for help when you're overwhelmed
Listen more than you speak (by a lot)
Stop micromanaging and start mentoring
Remember that "life" happens outside of 9-to-5
Treat every "failure" as a shared learning moment
When you stop trying to be a boss and start trying to be a leader... everything changes.
The culture shifts.
The energy rises.
The results follow.
You don't build a business. You build people.
And then the people build the business.
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