We don’t talk about it enough—but scarcity is one of the most common and corrosive leadership mindsets in today’s workplace. It sneaks in during moments of pressure, competition, and uncertainty… and it quietly robs you of your potential.
I’ve seen it in boardrooms and team meetings, in performance reviews and business planning.
And I’ve felt it, too—especially in the early years of my leadership journey.
But here’s what I’ve learned: Scarcity shrinks your leadership. Abundance expands it.
🚫 What Scarcity Thinking Looks Like
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“There’s not enough time to do this properly.”
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“If I support them too much, they might outshine me.”
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“There’s only one promotion and we’re all competing.”
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“If they win, I lose.”
These aren’t just thoughts. They become strategies. And those strategies slowly create low-trust, low-impact leadership.
The Research Backs It Up
According to Harvard Business Review, leaders who practice abundance thinking foster higher innovation, engagement, and resilience. When people feel there’s room to grow and be recognised, they show up differently—bolder, more collaborative, more committed.
The Abundance Shift
Abundant leaders believe there is enough:
Enough opportunity.
Enough success.
Enough room for others to rise.
They delegate to grow—not to offload.
They collaborate to win together—not to compete.
They lead from trust, not control.
My Own Journey
Early in my career, I held tight. I believed success was limited, and space for women in leadership was even smaller.
But I was wrong.
The more I shared, supported, and expanded my vision—the more I grew. And the more I gave, the more I received.
I’ve helped hundreds of leaders unlock this shift—and every time, it’s like watching someone breathe again for the first time in years.
Try This Reflection Today:
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Where am I leading from fear rather than vision?
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What could be possible if I truly believed there is more than enough?
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Who around me needs to be empowered, not managed?
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