The Illusion of Rising — Part 1

Dr. Georgianna Laws, IDP

Published on: 22/02/2026

In this first installment of a three-part blog series, we examine the foundational divide between leaders who grow by expanding their own capacity and those who advance by shrinking others. We explore the quiet psychological inflection point—interpretation—where insecurity either becomes growth or turns into suppression, shaping not just individual careers but the long-term health of entire organizations.