Purposeful Leadership

Purposeful Leadership

Breaking Free from the Approval Trap

Redefining Success from the Inside Out

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Raju Panjwani
Mar 27, 2025
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“The world sees my ‘great job,’ but no one knows how hollow I feel inside.”

A senior executive — a CMO — shared this with me in a moment of raw honesty. Despite the accolades, the title, and a compensation package others envy, she felt trapped in a cycle of chasing validation. Each recognition landed with less impact. Each achievement deepened the emptin…

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