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or years, I believed
power had to be
loud. That to lead,
you had to be visible.
Vocal. Charismatic. I
thought the people
on stage were the
ones making the
biggest difference.
I know better now.
Because the quiet ones—the advisors,
writers, financial wizards, trauma-informed
healers, virtual assistants, coaches, and event
curators—are the real revolutionaries. They
don’t need the spotlight. They are the power
source.
Quiet Ones don’t fight to be seen. They fight
for what matters.
They aren’t drawn to applause. They’re driven
by alignment, service, and impact. They fix
the leaks, call the plays, anticipate the need
before it’s spoken.
They’re the doula behind the birth. The
strategist behind the viral movement. The
engineer behind the ovation.
And too often, they’re overlooked.
But I see them.
Because I am one.
Years ago, I ghostwrote a book that hit the
New York Times bestseller list. My name
wasn’t on the cover. My photo wasn’t in
the jacket. But the author landed a 7-figure
speaking deal, launched a brand empire, and
shifted their industry.
That’s one of my proudest moments.
Why?
Because it wasn’t about credit—it was about
impact.
That’s the secret of quiet power: it doesn’t
need recognition to be revolutionary.
Quiet Ones lead from behind not due to a
lack of vision, but because of it. They don’t
crave the stage; they’re too busy building it.
But if you’re one of them, here’s how to start
owning your leadership:
1. Know your impact… even if no one
claps.
Keep a “quiet wins” journal. Document the
emails you helped write that sealed the deal,
the conversation that shifted someone’s
mindset, the small thing that prevented a big
problem. These are your receipts.
2. Speak up in the spaces that matter.
You don’t have to be loud, but you do have to
be clear. Quiet power comes with conviction.
Let your “no” be firm. Let your “yes” be
aligned. Let your silence be intentional.
3. Build systems that carry your values.
Quiet leaders create environments where
others thrive. That retreat you planned? That
protocol you designed? Those choices ripple.
Leadership isn’t always visible. Sometimes,
it’s the invisible infrastructure holding
everything up.
For years,
I believed power had to be loud.