Episode 146: Why Being Good Isn’t Enough Anymore
Thu Feb 05 2026
There was a time when being good at what you do was enough.You worked hard, stayed consistent, and results followed.
But for many ambitious professionals, that formula has stopped working.
In this episode, Kristi breaks down why competence alone no longer creates momentum and what it actually takes to move from being good to truly thriving in both business and life.
This conversation is for high performers who feel capable, trusted, and responsible… yet restless, underutilized, or stuck at a plateau.In this episode, we explore:
Why being “good” feels safe — and why safety has a ceilingHow competence without confidence quietly limits impactWhy waiting to be noticed keeps talented people invisibleHow the rules of success have changed (and most people didn’t notice)Why doing more is often the wrong responseThe shifts required to move from reliable to influentialWhat thriving actually looks like in this season of life and leadership
Kristi references a couple past episodes that if you haven’t heard, you may want to give it a listen to get the full effect of this message.
→ Episode 144: Choosing Your Own Opportunities in 2026
→ Episode 145: Making Space for More Impact
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There was a time when being good at what you do was enough.You worked hard, stayed consistent, and results followed. But for many ambitious professionals, that formula has stopped working. In this episode, Kristi breaks down why competence alone no longer creates momentum and what it actually takes to move from being good to truly thriving in both business and life. This conversation is for high performers who feel capable, trusted, and responsible… yet restless, underutilized, or stuck at a plateau.In this episode, we explore: Why being “good” feels safe — and why safety has a ceilingHow competence without confidence quietly limits impactWhy waiting to be noticed keeps talented people invisibleHow the rules of success have changed (and most people didn’t notice)Why doing more is often the wrong responseThe shifts required to move from reliable to influentialWhat thriving actually looks like in this season of life and leadership Kristi references a couple past episodes that if you haven’t heard, you may want to give it a listen to get the full effect of this message. → Episode 144: Choosing Your Own Opportunities in 2026 → Episode 145: Making Space for More Impact —------------------------------------ Don’t ever miss what’s new and subscribe to follow to this podcast Your reviews mean the world to me! Click the stars above to rate with 5 stars and write a review. It would mean the world to me! Grab Your FREE guide-5 Ways to Feel More Confident Fast Want to watch the video version of this episode? Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. Important Links to check out: All the scoop can be found at KristiJones.org Catch me on the daily on Instagram Stories Follow me on Facebook Save my pins on Pinterest Join me on LinkedIn Let's dance on Tik Tok