Episode notes
In this bonus clip of The Genuine Leadership Shift, Austin breaks down one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make as a leader, parent, partner, and human:
“I have to” → “I get to.”
It sounds simple, but this small language shift changes your posture, your presence, and the way you experience your responsibilities.
In this short episode, we unpack:
- Why “I have to” breeds resentment, pressure, and burnout
- How “I get to” reframes responsibility as privilege and purpose
- How this shows up in hospitality, leadership, and at home
- Practical examples you can use with your team and yourself
- A simple challenge to start catching your own language in real time
This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything is easy. It’s about owning the reality that:
- You get to lead people.
- You get to show up for your guests.
- You get to parent, partner, coach, and build.
Responsibility is weight, but it’s also opportunity. And the leaders who see it as “get to,” not “have to,” are the ones who protect their culture, their energy, and their impact.
Listener Challenge:
For the next 24 hours, catch yourself every time you say “I have to” — and replace it with “I get to.”
Say it out loud. Feel how different it lands.
Then ask yourself: “If I really believed this was a privilege, how would I show up differently?”
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Listen, reflect, and if it hits you, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone in trying to figure this out.
Do Right. Be Great.
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