{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Courage to Be Wrong | Stop Defending Yourself S26 E35","description":"Why does admitting you're wrong feel like losing authority? Why Strong Leaders Can Stop Defending Themselves: true courage isn't just speaking up \u2014 it's staying open without defending yourself. In this episode, I explore why &quot;I was wrong&quot; might be the strongest thing a leader can say, using the four dimensions of the BEMA\u2122. There's a quieter form of courage that rarely gets named: the ability to hear something uncomfortable without immediately explaining, denying or defending yourself. Defensiveness starts as protection \u2014 it keeps our sense of self safe in the moment \u2014 but over time it blocks feedback, damages relationships and stops leaders and teams from growing. In Season 26, Episode 35 of Unbox The Podcast, I explore why staying true to yourself doesn't mean staying loyal to every past opinion or decision, and how &quot;I was wrong&quot; can be one of the strongest things a leader \u2014 or anyone \u2014 can say. Using the four dimensions of the BEMA\u2122, I break down how defensiveness shows up in the body, emotions, mind and action, and why the courage to be wrong might be the missing piece in how we define real leadership. The extended reflection on this episode \u2014 including full research and sources \u2014 is available on my Substack. \u00a9 Sahar Huneidi Palmer Strategic Clarity Mentor | Bilingual Bestselling Author | Podcaster \u25ba Join my free live AMA \u2013 2 December 2026 https:\/\/luma.com\/7sk4ehsm \u25ba Read the extended article and subscribe on Substack  https:\/\/unboxwithsahar.substack.com\/p\/the-courage-to-be-wrong \u25ba Explore my books, mentoring, courses, newsletter and social platforms https:\/\/linktr.ee\/UnboxWithSahar \u25ba Digital resources, guided meditations and self-development tools https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/unboxwithsahar\/share\/first-coffee ","author_name":"Unbox The Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/27201\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42642155\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42642155"}