As a local news journalist for a decade, I've had a front-row seat to leadership. I worked under great leaders and difficult ones, learning firsthand what inspires teams—and what breaks them. I've also interviewed hundreds of community leaders across dozens of industries to see how they impacted their workplaces and community. Those experiences shaped my belief that leadership starts from within your role, not above it—and now I want to help other professionals discover how they can do the same.