Cheryl Jekiel on Letting Go To Lead
Cheryl Jekiel on Letting Go To Lead  
Podcast: KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement Podcast
Published On: Mon Apr 20 2026
Description: What if the biggest mistake leaders make… is trying to be the answer?In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Cheryl Jekiel, founder of the Lean Leadership Center, to unpack one of the hardest shifts in leadership: letting go.🔻 Why most leaders are underprepared to lead—and how that shows up in real organizations🔻 How letting go actually creates stronger, more capable teams🔻 The difference between directing, training, mentoring, and coaching🔻 How to handle team ideas without shutting people down🔻 What great leaders do differently to build independence instead of reliance🔗 Connect with Cheryl Jekiel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryljekiel/🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/