Whether you’re leading a team or working for someone who is, you’ve probably seen (or experienced) some of the classic management fails. In this episode, we’re calling out five of the most damaging mistakes managers make from micromanaging and ego trips to treating people like tools instead of human beings.

But this isn’t just a vent session. We’re digging into the why behind these mistakes what drives them, why they happen at all levels, and how to avoid falling into the same traps. We also talk about how managers are often set up to fail by broken systems, and how that tension shows up for everyone on the team.

What’s in it for you?

🔹 If you’re a manager, you’ll learn:

• How to spot and fix the behaviors that are quietly undermining your leadership
• How to build trust, delegate better, and ditch the micromanaging habits
• The exact mindset shift that separates good managers from forgettable ones

🔹 If you’re not a manager:

• You’ll finally understand why some managers act the way they do (even when it sucks)
• How to manage up and protect yourself from the fallout of poor leadership
• A sneak peek at what not to do if you ever step into a leadership role

This episode’s got honesty, hard lessons, and a few uncomfortable truths but if you’re serious about improving your work life (or your leadership), you’ll walk away with real tools and a better understanding of how to navigate it all.

Hit play, this one’s worth it.

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In this episode, we’re calling BS on some of the biggest narratives that dominate corporate life. You’ve likely heard them a hundred times yourself:

“There’s a war for talent.”

“We build high-performing teams.”

“We’re looking for real leaders.”

But when you compare those talking points to what actually happens inside organizations, the contradictions become impossible to ignore. With more than 15 years in the trenches including leading teams, managing change, and seeing how the system really works behind the scenes from top to bottom. Add in some research, some data, and a few unfiltered conversations, and we’re ready to say what most people won’t: a lot of what companies preach just doesn’t hold up in practice.

Is it all just marketing? Is it a case of best intentions? Or are they intentional lies?

The only way to start fixing things is be acknowledging the problem, so join us to be part of the conversation.

Additional resources:

Nine Lies About Work | Common Myths | Marcus Buckingham & Ashley Goodall

Overwhelmed by Employee Turnover? Have Stay Conversations

Why Leadership Training Fails—and What to Do About It

Support the show

Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.