How to step back without fracturing clarity or creating uncertainty in the system.   What It Looks Like:The leader senses the need to pull back—due to fatigue, transition, or strategic pacing. But their presence was anchoring everything. When they withdraw, the room unravels. The team loses tempo. Anxiety rises. The withdrawal becomes louder than the leadership.   After the Behavior is Integrated:She withdraws cleanly—without creating confusion. She signals clearly, grounds timing, names the shi...