The Rebellious Leader: How Boldness, Vulnerability and Connection Transform Teams

Tune into my interview with Dean Newland, host of the podcast Leadovation. Released Dec 23, 2026.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ingrid-dahl-the-rebellious-leader-how-boldness/id1511851813?i=1000742449462 for themes including:

🌟 Blind spots that influence how leaders show up

🌟 The ego’s role in shaping team dynamics

🌟 Emotional patterns that affect leadership presence

🌟 Challenges of connection in virtual environments

🌟 Rebelliousness as a form of authentic leadership

Key Takeaways:

👏 Create a practice of noticing ego-driven behaviors—in real time—and redirecting your focus back to purpose, connection, and the team’s shared outcome.

👏 Reduce trigger-based conflict by acknowledging your emotional reactions, identifying the belief underneath them, and choosing a different behavioral response that aligns with your values.

👏 Make virtual meetings more engaging by defining a clear purpose, rotating leadership, and setting explicit expectations for camera-on participation and shared contribution.

👏 Strengthen psychological safety by proactively asking team members about their fears, hopes, and needs, and modeling vulnerability without letting emotions dominate the environment.

"The mundane allows the opportunity to disengage.” — Ingrid Dahl