07/27/2025
Ever been so focused on not messing up that you end up doing precisely that?
That’s the heart of my "Don’t Spill the Milk" Theory — and it's a powerful reminder of what happens when we lead with fear.
Whether you're parenting, managing a team, or leading yourself through a tough season… fear-based leadership doesn’t produce better results. It creates anxiety, second-guessing, and disconnection.
In this blog, I explore:
✨ Why fear-based motivation backfires
✨ The psychological effects of working in fear
✨ What to do instead—especially if you're leading people, projects, or even just yourself
🔍 Read the full blog here:
👉 https://gigisheppard.com/blog/f/“don’t-spill-the-milk”-theory-why-leading-with-fear-backfires
Let's build cultures of trust, not fear. 💬 Drop a comment if this resonates!
We've all been there—so fixated on what could go wrong that we start making every decision from a place of fear. Whether you're running a business, managing a team, parenting, or planning a project, fear-based leadership...
