Who's Leading?: A Grown-Up's Guide to Healing Your Inner Child, Leading with Authenticity, and Thriving in the Workplace

Drawing on more than twenty-five years of guiding people through emotional healing, Lisa J. Smith shows how unresolved childhood wounds quietly shape workplace communication, confidence, creativity, and conflict, and exactly what changes once you learn to tell your grounded, capable "healthy adult self" apart from the old, unhealed inner child who sometimes takes the wheel instead. Inside, you'll find: - Fifteen chapters, each built around a relatable workplace story and grounded in psychology- A hands-on "Homecoming Journal" at the end of every chapter, with real reflection prompts you'll actually use- Practical tools for authenticity, boundaries, imposter syndrome, conflict resolution, creativity, and burnout prevention- A quick-reference guide for telling your healthy adult self apart from your inner child in the moment- A direct bridge to Smith's companion book, Who's Driving?, for readers who want to take the work beyond the office Whether you're navigating a difficult boss, a stalled promotion, or just a persistent feeling that you're not bringing your whole self to work, Who's Leading? offers a compassionate, practical way back to a career, and a self, that finally feels like yours.